Legal Counsel - Data Protection
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Düsseldorf
Region:Nordrhein-Westfalen
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:8245
Post Date:February 13, 2026
Meet Our Recruiter
Alyssa Langhoyer
Recruitment Consultant - Legal
About the Role
Legal Counsel - Data Protection
Location: Dusseldorf
A role that inspires you
Join a growing international organisation in the smart technology sector as Legal Counsel - Data Protection & Commercial. In this role, you will lead data protection matters in Germany while advising on commercial, regulatory, and employment law topics within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary contact for data protection matters in Germany.
- Advise business units on GDPR compliance and group-wide privacy standards.
- Conduct DPIAs and oversee the local data protection management framework.
- Draft and negotiate contracts with a focus on data protection and international transfers.
- Manage data breaches, investigations, and regulatory notifications.
- Deliver training and provide regular reporting on privacy topics.
- Advise on general civil and commercial law matters, including B2B/B2C contracts and terms & conditions.
- Support compliance with AI regulation requirements (AI Act).
- Manage civil litigation and coordinate external counsel.
- Advise on employment law matters.
Your Profile:
- Fully qualified lawyer, Diplomjurist, or Business Lawyer.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with a strong focus on data protection law (GDPR).
- Experience in corporate or advisory environments, ideally with international exposure.
- Pragmatic, structured, and commercially minded working style.
- Strong communication skills and high sense of responsibility.
- Business-fluent German and English skills.
What’s on Offer?
- A broad in-house legal role combining privacy, commercial, and employment law.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Attractive benefits and development opportunities in a growing organisation.
- Modern working culture with strong team spirit.