Overview
A partner organization is seeking a Privacy Manager based in the Netherlands. This role operates at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation within a fast-moving, international environment focused on scalable cloud infrastructure and AI-driven solutions. The Privacy Manager will play a key role in embedding privacy, AI governance, and data protection across products, services, and commercial activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance on privacy, AI governance, and data protection compliance to marketing, sales, IT, product, and operations teams across regional and global initiatives
- Conduct and oversee privacy risk assessments, including vendor due diligence for cloud providers, infrastructure partners, and third-party service providers
- Support cross-border data transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), and adequacy frameworks to ensure compliant global data flows
- Advise on privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles throughout product development and system architecture decisions
- Draft, review, and maintain privacy documentation including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs), policies, notices, FAQs, and internal governance materials
- Provide legal and compliance input on commercial agreements such as SaaS, licensing, and data processing contracts
- Collaborate with security, risk, and engineering teams to manage privacy incidents, data breaches, and regulatory notifications within required timelines
- Support privacy aspects of AI and data governance initiatives to ensure responsible and compliant use of emerging technologies
- Advise marketing teams on compliant use of customer data across digital marketing, advertising, and communications channels
Requirements
- LLM, J.D., or equivalent legal qualification with a strong academic background
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in privacy, data protection, or related compliance roles, preferably within international or technology-focused organizations
- Strong knowledge of European data protection laws (GDPR) and global frameworks including UK GDPR, Swiss FADP, and US privacy regulations such as CCPA
- Hands-on experience with DPIAs, RoPAs, vendor assessments, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms
- Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and review privacy and data protection clauses in commercial agreements
- Experience advising stakeholders across legal, product, engineering, and commercial functions in corporate or enterprise settings
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts for non-legal audiences
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound risk-based decisions
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market standards
- Flexible working arrangements and remote-friendly culture
- Emphasis on learning, development, and career progression
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, cloud, and data-driven technologies
- International, collaborative, and highly skilled work environment
- High level of autonomy and ownership in the role
- Exposure to complex global regulatory and product challenges
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