Privacy Counsel

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Nuremberg
Region:Bayern
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:8520
Post Date:February 26, 2026

About the Role

Privacy Counsel
Location: Nuremberg

A role that inspires you

Our client is seeking a Privacy Counsel to shape privacy strategy across digital, e-commerce, AI, and customer experience initiatives. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, enabling innovation while ensuring responsible and compliant use of personal data in a complex international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise business stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters, particularly in e-commerce, marketing, analytics, and AI-driven projects.
  • Align privacy priorities with business objectives, balancing risk and innovation.
  • Provide practical, scalable guidance on GDPR and related global data protection regulations.
  • Conduct and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
  • Draft and negotiate privacy-related agreements and contractual clauses.
  • Support stakeholders in handling data breaches and consumer complaints.
  • Contribute to the development of global privacy frameworks and governance standards.
  • Enable compliant and responsible use of emerging technologies.

Your Profile:

  • Fully qualified lawyer.
  • At least 5 years’ experience advising on privacy compliance in an international corporate or law firm environment.
  • Strong expertise in GDPR; knowledge of AI and cybersecurity regulations is an advantage.
  • Experience in technology, digital, or e-commerce environments is beneficial.
  • Proven track record in implementing privacy requirements in complex business settings.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance.
  • Structured, proactive, and independent working style with high quality standards.

What’s on Offer?

  • A strategic privacy role at the intersection of technology and consumer experience.
  • International collaboration within a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.
  • Opportunity to shape global privacy governance.
  • Long-term professional development in a digital business landscape.

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