Eu Legal Counsel And German Data Protection Officer (datenschutzbeauftragter) (m/f/d)
Metdeniz
Bremen, Germany
German data privacy law expertise
Eu gdpr compliance management
Cybersecurity regulation knowledge
This role serves as the primary legal counsel and German Data Protection Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with EU and German data privacy laws
Job Summary
This role serves as the primary legal counsel and German Data Protection Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with EU and German data privacy laws.
The incumbent will act as the main liaison for the German Supervisory Authority, managing regulatory filings, incident responses, and data subject requests.
Candidates must possess a law degree, be a registered attorney preferably in Germany, and have at least six years of data privacy experience.
Matching Summary
This role serves as the primary legal counsel and German Data Protection Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with EU and German data privacy laws.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
German data privacy law expertise
EU GDPR compliance management
Cybersecurity regulation knowledge
Primary contact for German authorities
Privacy impact assessment execution
Nice-to-have
CIPP/E or CIPM certification
Vendor management review experience
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
IT solutions data protection affinity
Key Requirements
Law degree and registered attorney status (preferably German)
Minimum six years of data privacy experience
Fluency in English and German (C2 level)
Experience dealing with local privacy authorities
Three years experience in compliance, legal, audit, or risk functions