Legal and Data Privacy Counsel

Job title:

Legal and Data Privacy Counsel

Company:

Keepit

Job description

Join Keepits dynamic Legal team as we search for a talented Legal and Data Privacy CounselAre you passionate about providing legal support for data protection, privacy, and compliance? Do you want to join a dynamic and fun team supporting a rapidly expanding SaaS company?Keepit seeks a Legal and Data Privacy Counsel to join our team in Copenhagen, Denmark, or Krakow, Poland.This role is about:We seek a detail-oriented legal professional with expertise in data privacy to join our legal team. You will work closely with legal colleagues, product teams, and business units to draft and negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.If you think solving complex problems is fun, we have strong indications that we will not run out of challenging problems any time soon. Come join us for the fun!Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures in line with relevant laws and regulations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct audits and assessments of processing activities and vendors, identifying potential data protection risks.

• Drive legal tech adoption within the legal department.

• Provide legal guidance for procurement and sales.

• Offer advice on the lawful and responsible use of data, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and internal policies.

• Investigate data breaches or privacy incidents in collaboration with our DPO function, documenting findings and suggesting corrective actions.

• Handle requests efficiently and compliantly, maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Stay updated on data protection laws and regulations, proactively communicating changes and implications to the organisation.

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Master’s degree in law.
• Experience as a legal counsel specialising in data privacy, either in-house or at a law firm.
• Thorough understanding of data protection laws and regulations, particularly GDPR.

• Ability to collaborate across departments and organisational levels.

• Strong communication and training facilitation skills.

• Very high level of written and spoken English.

As a candidate, you’ll thrive in our fast-paced environment by managing multiple tasks adeptly while demonstrating autonomy in decision-making and accountability. We value individuals who exhibit a thirst for knowledge, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a relentless pursuit of results.Bonus skills:

• Familiarity with SaaS business models and cloud service providers’ data processing practices is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate in other languages, for example, Danish, French, and German.

Why Join Us?At Keepit, you’ll thrive in our fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks adeptly while demonstrating autonomy in decision-making and accountability. We value individuals who exhibit a thirst for knowledge, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a relentless pursuit of results.Details about this full-time position:

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Location: Our office in Copenhagen or Krakow, with a maximum of two days per week working from home
• Position: Full-Time
• Travel: Up to 10% travel required
• Compensation: Market-competitive salary benchmarked to market standards.

Do you still have questions?For more information about Keepit, visit ;Or do contact Hiring Manager Mikkel Oxfeldt at [email protected]Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV using the link below ;Relevant candidates will be contacted promptly.Keepit is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity as it strengthens our product, relationships, and work culture.We kindly ask you not to provide us with any sensitive categories of personal data when applying for a job with us. When applying for the vacancy, Keepit will process your personal data, and therefore we recommend that you also read our , which describes our processing of personal data and your rights as a data subject.

Expected salary

Location

København

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:24:16 GMT

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