Own day-to-day data protection matters, ensuring compliance with EU & UK GDPR.
Advise internal stakeholders on privacy requirements and best practices.
Draft and review data protection documentation (including RoPAs, DPIAs, DPAs, SCCs, data transfer mechanisms etc.) and support privacy-by-design initiatives.
Contribute to incident handling and continuous improvement of privacy processes.
Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and vendor contracts.
Provide practical legal guidance to internal teams on routine business matters.
Assess legal risk and escalate complex or high-impact matters when needed.
Act as the first-level legal point of contact for internal stakeholders.
Structure and prioritize incoming legal requests.
Ensure timely, high-quality legal support across departments.
Support the execution of multi-jurisdiction compliance initiatives.
Conduct regulatory research and coordinate with external advisors where required.
Maintain and improve legal templates, documentation, and internal processes.
Help build a structured and scalable Legal function.

Experience: 2–5 years of work experience, preferably as an in-house legal counsel or in a business environment with international exposure.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law; an LL.M. in Commercial or International Business Law is considered a plus.
GDPR Expertise: Proven experience in GDPR/ UK GDPR and data protection compliance; CIPP-E certification (or equivalent) is highly preferred.
Business Acumen: Strong grounding in corporate law with a strategic approach to balancing legal risk and business growth.
Communication: Top-level English proficiency, both written and oral, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for diverse audiences.
Digital Native: Proficient in web and digital technologies; comfortable working in a fast-paced tech environment.
Mindset: Self-starter with strong ownership, uncompromising attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.

Legal Counsel

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