Senior Legal Counsel - IT Law

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.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Düsseldorf A role that inspires you Join an internationally active organisation in the mobility and digital services sector as Senior Legal Counsel. In this role, you will advise group companies and business units on a wide range of commercial matters, supporting growth initiatives, digital product development, and large-scale customer relationships within a dynamic European environment. Key Responsibilities: Act as a legal contact for group companies and business units, particularly in Sales, Energy, Toll, and Procurement. Review and negotiate procurement contracts, with a focus on IT and digital products. Advise Sales teams on commercial agreements, including large-scale customer contracts and software-related matters. Develop legally sound structuring solutions for new digital products and business models. Support cross-functional and group-wide projects from a legal perspective. Manage legal matters independently with full ownership and accountability. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with both German State Examinations. Professional experience in commercial, procurement, or sales law, either in private practice or in-house. Solid knowledge of IT law and an interest in digital business models. Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset with commercial awareness. Confident communicator with negotiation skills and assertiveness. Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently. Business-fluent German and English skills; additional languages are an advantage. What’s on Offer? A broad commercial in-house role with exposure to digital and international business topics. Flexible hybrid working model with modern office facilities. Close collaboration with diverse business units in a dynamic environment. Long-term development opportunities within a growing European organisation.