Legal Counsel (Data Privacy)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Data Privacy): Advising on data privacy and protection matters including GDPR compliance, incident response, and contract review with an accent on international law and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on conducting legal research, supporting privacy risk assessments, and managing data breach notifications.

What you will do

• Advise on data privacy and data protection under GDPR and other regulations
• Assist with incident response and legal assessments of data breaches
• Collaborate with internal teams on security and privacy incidents
• Support preparation of legal documentation and compliance audits
• Draft and review DPAs, NDAs, and commercial contracts
• Conduct legal research and support privacy risk assessments

Requirements

• Professional working proficiency in English required
• Law degree with 1–3 years of legal or in-house experience
• Foundational knowledge of GDPR and data protection laws
• Understanding of data breach concepts and incident response
• Experience with contract drafting and review
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Experience in copyright/IP disputes
• Understanding of U.S. or U.K. contract law
• Experience in product or service-based IT companies

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity
• Compensation in USD
• Inclusive international environment
• Balance between workload and personal time
• Supportive leadership and growth opportunities
• No time-tracking requirements