Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialist Location: Frankfurt, Germany Our client is a large, complex organisation looking for a Data Protection Specialist to join their Data Protection Officer's team. The role covers a broad range of data protection matters - from advising on emerging technologies such as AI to audit and day-to-day compliance operations. Key Responsibilities: Advise business units on the data protection-compliant implementation of projects, including AI solutions and process design. Conduct data protection audits and contribute to the development of the control framework. Draft, review, and negotiate data protection-relevant contracts. Support day-to-day operations including the assessment and handling of potential data protection breaches. Your Profile: Degree in law, business law, data protection, or a related field. Strong knowledge of GDPR and BDSG and wider data protection regulatory requirements. Several years of experience in data protection, including audit and governance; data protection certification is a plus. Practical experience designing, implementing, and documenting data protection controls or audits. High IT affinity with an interest in AI tools; proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel). Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to non-specialist audiences. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently. Excellent written and spoken English.

Senior Legal Counsel - Digital Law Location: Frankfurt As a Senior Legal Counsel within the Global Commercial Law team, you will provide worldwide legal advice across commercial law, contract law, and digitalisation topics. You will serve as a key interface between legal and specialist departments including IT, IP, Cyber Security, Data Protection, and Purchasing. Key Responsibilities: Digital law advisory - IT law, cloud services, AI regulation, and digital platforms. Legal issues related to autonomous driving. Drafting and reviewing contracts with suppliers and customers (software licences, SaaS, IT projects, open source). Legal support for digitisation projects across the group. Generalist in-house legal advice on all group matters. Support for international projects and M&A activity in the digital space. Your Profile: Qualified lawyer (Volljurist) - German legal qualification essential. Extensive experience in a corporate legal department or international commercial law firm. Solid knowledge of IT law and digital law. Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and practically. Strong consulting skills with an entrepreneurial mindset. What's on offer? Further training and development opportunities. Mobile and flexible working models. Support for a healthy work-life balance and additional benefits.

Legal Counsel Location: Frankfurt A role that inspires you Join an internationally operating organisation as Legal Counsel, taking on a broad commercial advisory role within a dynamic European structure. You will support regional leadership and business units on contractual, risk-related, and operational legal matters, contributing to efficient processes and legally sound decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate national and international commercial agreements. Assess legal and contractual risks and provide clear, pragmatic recommendations. Develop and standardise contract templates and oversee internal review workflows. Support claims handling and insurance-related matters. Advise regional management on day-to-day legal topics across the DACH region. Contribute to the preparation and delivery of internal legal training sessions. Maintain legal documentation systems and contract databases. Drive continuous improvement of internal legal processes and structures. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with completed German State Examinations. Several years’ professional experience in an international corporate or comparable environment. Strong expertise in German civil and commercial law, with exposure to cross-border matters. Knowledge of procurement law is beneficial. Fluent German and very good English skills. Business-oriented mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Structured, proactive, and solution-driven working style. What’s on Offer? A versatile in-house legal position with regional responsibility. Direct collaboration with senior stakeholders and business teams. Opportunity to optimise and shape legal processes. Long-term development within an international organisation.

Legal Counsel Location: Graz, Austria Our client, a leading global logistics provider, is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The company develops innovative intralogistics solutions that optimise efficiency and sustainability across supply chain operations worldwide. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and update a range of contractual documents and templates. Lead and manage international contract negotiations independently. Advise management, sales, and account teams on legal and contractual matters. Act as a liaison with external legal advisers and manage external counsel relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives. Deliver legal training to commercial teams. Support the harmonisation and standardisation of legal frameworks across global operations. Requirements Degree in Law or Business Law. 3–5 years’ professional experience, ideally within an international company or commercial law firm. Strong knowledge of international commercial and contract law. Experience in IT law or digital regulatory topics is an advantage. Proficient in MS Office and other digital tools. Fluent in German and English. Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills with a structured, proactive mindset. What’s Offered Flexible working hours and hybrid options. Funded professional training and career development support. Regular employee events and a collaborative, international culture. Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes. Business bike leasing scheme. Structured onboarding and mentoring through a dedicated sponsorship programme.