Own and continuously develop Kayzen’s GDPR compliance programme as an AdTech company operating across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on EU and US privacy frameworks
Advise on data processing agreements, privacy notices, consent frameworks, and cross-border data transfers
Act as primary point of contact for internal privacy questions
Provide legal counsel on T&Cs and related transactions
Lead or support contract negotiations with clients and vendors, including MSAs, SaaS agreements, partnership agreements, and NDAs
Ensure commercial contracts are legally robust and aligned with company risk appetite
Manage and maintain Kayzen’s cap table
Oversee corporate governance across Kayzen’s group structure, including subsidiary management, shareholder resolutions, and notarial filings under German law
Support fundraising and investor relations from a legal and corporate perspective
Further develop and scale Kayzen’s compliance framework to match our growth as an internationally operating company
Monitor relevant regulatory developments (ad-tech, data privacy, employment, corporate) and translate them into actionable guidance for the business

Qualified lawyer (“Volljurist”) or Business lawyer (“Wirtschaftsjurist”) with 2–6 years of relevant professional experience
Strong understanding of German business law is essential; additionally solid understanding of international and US legal frameworks, particularly in the context of data privacy and commercial contracts
Strong knowledge of GDPR and European data protection law; familiarity with US privacy regulations (CCPA etc.) a strong plus
Experience in a start-up or scale-up environment is strongly preferred — you know how to work lean, move fast, and prioritise pragmatically
Hands-on experience with contract drafting and commercial negotiations across a variety of agreement types
Familiarity with cap table management and corporate governance in a VC-backed or founder-led company context
Commercially minded: you understand that good legal advice enables business, not just protects it
Fluent in English & German
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance legal productivity — you move fast and work smart

Legal Counsel

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