Director of Global Data Protection

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Wiesbaden Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial and IT-related legal topics within an international and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice to internal teams and international business entities. Draft, review and negotiate commercial, service and IT agreements. Support procurement processes and technology-focused projects. Advise on data protection, compliance and corporate legal matters. Partner with stakeholders across the business on operational and strategic legal topics. Contribute to legally compliant and business-oriented solutions. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience. Background in commercial, corporate or IT law. Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic approach. Confident communication and negotiation skills. Independent and solution-oriented working style. Reliable, flexible and collaborative personality. Fluent German and good English language skills. What’s on Offer? Modern and innovation-driven working environment. Flexible working models. Flat hierarchies and collaborative culture. Attractive compensation and additional benefits. Modern workplace equipment and employee wellbeing initiatives. Regular team and company events.

Head of Global Data Protection Location: Frankfurt am Main A global manufacturing and technology-driven organisation is seeking a Head of Global Data Protection to lead its international privacy function. This is a strategic leadership role with global responsibility across EMEA, APAC and the Americas, working closely with senior legal and compliance leadership. Key Responsibilities: Lead the global data protection and privacy function across multiple jurisdictions. Advise on GDPR, international privacy regulations and governance matters. Support cybersecurity, AI governance and regulatory compliance initiatives. Develop and implement global privacy strategies, frameworks and policies. Partner with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance and business leadership. Lead and coordinate international privacy-related projects and initiatives. Manage and develop the wider data protection function globally. Your Profile: EU or German-qualified lawyer with significant experience in data protection and privacy law. Strong knowledge of GDPR and international privacy regulations. Experience operating within a global and complex business environment. Understanding of cybersecurity and AI-related regulatory topics. Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills. Experience within manufacturing, automotive or industrial environments would be advantageous. Fluent English language skills; German would be beneficial. What’s on Offer? Highly visible international leadership role. Strategic influence across a global organisation. Dynamic and collaborative working environment. Opportunity to shape a global privacy function. Long-term development and career opportunities.

Senior Legal Counsel International Location: Frankfurt am Main An international consumer and retail brand is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel International to support its global legal function. This role offers broad exposure to cross-border commercial, compliance, IP and ESG matters within a fast-paced international business environment. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and retail-related agreements. Support international business operations across e-commerce, retail and distribution activities. Advise on advertising, consumer protection and data privacy matters. Support ESG, supply chain and regulatory compliance initiatives. Coordinate trademark and brand protection matters with internal and external stakeholders. Manage external counsel and support cross-border legal projects. Develop legal templates, policies and internal guidance materials. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience gained within an international law firm or in-house environment. Strong background in commercial, retail or consumer-related legal matters. Experience with data privacy, compliance and contract negotiations. International mindset with strong stakeholder management skills. Pragmatic and business-oriented approach. Fluent German and English language skills; additional languages would be advantageous. What’s on Offer? International and dynamic working environment. Broad range of cross-border legal topics and projects. Collaborative and modern company culture. Opportunity to work closely with international business stakeholders. Long-term career and development opportunities.

Senior Legal Counsel  A fast-growing international company is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to manage diverse legal matters across commercial, corporate, and intellectual property law. This role involves close collaboration with top management, providing legal expertise to support strategic decisions and market growth. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance on commercial, corporate, and IP law, supporting management on key legal matters. Draft and negotiate complex contracts in sales, marketing, and international cooperation agreements. Ensure marketing activities comply with national and international advertising laws. Represent the company in legal proceedings, focusing on competition and civil law. Support legal aspects of product launches across Europe and international markets. Serve as the legal point of contact for various departments and manage special legal projects. Collaborate with stakeholders and present legal strategies to top management. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with two above-average state exams. Several years of experience as a lawyer or in-house legal counsel. Expertise in commercial and corporate law, IP law, competition law, or medical law in national and international contexts. Strong advisory skills, acting as a trusted partner for internal teams and external consultants. High reliability, resilience, and excellent communication skills. Proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to contribute to innovative projects. Business-fluent in German and English (C1 level or higher).