Legal Counsel - IT Law

Legal Counsel IT Law Location: Dusseldorf An international company is looking for a Legal Counsel IT Law to join its legal team in Düsseldorf. This role offers exposure to international IT-related legal matters within a dynamic and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Review and negotiate IT and service agreements. Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters related to IT operations. Support international projects and cross-border contractual structures. Work closely with senior management on strategic legal topics. Ensure legally compliant solutions across business operations. Your Profile: Qualified lawyer with relevant professional experience. Experience within corporate, commercial or IT law. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. Independent working style with a high level of flexibility. Fluent German and English language skills. What’s on Offer? International and collaborative working environment. Exposure to complex cross-border legal matters. Flexible working arrangements. Long-term development opportunities.

Legal Counsel - Data Privacy Location: Düsseldorf Our client is a well-established, pan-European business with an international customer base. They are looking for a Legal Counsel to join their data privacy function, supporting the business in navigating a broad range of data protection and regulatory matters. Key Responsibilities: Review and negotiate data privacy-related contracts with domestic and international third-party providers. Act as a trusted adviser to technical and commercial teams on day-to-day data protection questions, including lawful bases for processing, cross-border data transfers, and privacy impact assessments. Monitor developments in data regulation and technology, helping the business stay ahead of emerging compliance requirements. Partner with business units to identify and manage data-related risks, ensuring appropriate measures are put in place and followed through. Manage relationships with external legal advisers and coordinate support where needed. Your Profile: Qualified lawyer or legal professional with solid, relevant experience in a commercial setting. A working knowledge of data protection law, gained through either in-house or private practice. Additional certification in privacy law is a plus but not essential. Curious and motivated to develop knowledge across emerging areas of data and technology regulation. Commercially minded with the ability to simplify complex issues and translate them into practical outcomes. Fluent in both English and German, written and spoken. Comfortable with occasional travel as part of the role.