Legal Counsel - Data Protection

Overview

This role involves serving as Legal Counsel specializing in Data Protection within the legal team of a European-based financial technology organization. The position supports the Group Data Protection Officer in managing privacy and data protection matters across the company's European and international operations. The focus is on ensuring compliance with data protection laws, advising business and product teams, and continuously improving the data protection framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing data protection advice to business, product, and engineering teams on daily privacy questions and new initiatives.
• Support the Group Data Protection Officer in maintaining and developing the data protection management system, policies, and internal guidelines.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, data transfer mechanisms, privacy notices, and other data protection documentation.
• Manage data subject requests, personal data breaches, and inquiries from supervisory authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments in data protection, assess their impact, and deliver internal training and awareness initiatives.

Requirements

• University degree in law from a European university, ideally with a focus on data protection, IT/IP law, and/or regulatory law.
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in data protection/privacy law, gained in an international law firm, regulatory authority, or as in-house counsel in an international company.
• Solid working knowledge of the GDPR and related European and national data protection laws.
• Familiarity with the regulatory environment for financial services and crypto-assets is a plus.
• Strong team player with quick comprehension, solution-oriented and precise working style, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Fluency in English is required; German language skills are an advantage.
• Completion of bar exam and/or privacy certification such as CIPP/E is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in international environments.
• Knowledge of financial services and cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package aligned with a pay-for-impact policy, including participation in a stock option plan.
• Hybrid working model combining onsite collaboration and remote work, plus 25 additional days per year to work from a city or country of choice.
• Access to confidential coaching, counseling, and mental health resources.
• Additional 3 days off in 2026 for wellbeing.
• Unlimited access to an extensive online course library for continuous learning.
• Discounts, rewards, and perks from global partners across lifestyle, wellness, technology, and travel.
• Additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave.
• Free onsite dining with freshly prepared lunches and snacks at select office locations.
• Recognition and rewards for tenure and contributions.
• Exclusive branded merchandise.
• Company events fostering team connection and celebration.

Location

Headquartered in Austria with operations across Europe. The role supports teams across multiple European countries and offers flexibility to work remotely or onsite in various locations.

This position requires a commitment to fostering a fair and inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The organization is dedicated to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills and experiences.