Senior associate/counsel IT contracting & GDPR

Steve Skills | Niche Recruitment Agency; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve Skills | Niche Recruitment Agency in Gent seeks a Senior Associate to join a young, entrepreneurial Technology & Data team advising leading technology companies and data-driven organisations.

You will advise on GDPR, AI governance, cybersecurity, digital regulation and technology-driven commercial arrangements, with a Belgian Master of Laws and 4+ years of experience in Data Protection, Technology and/or Information Security.

Qualifications

• Belgian Master of Laws with at least 4 years of relevant experience in Data Protection, Technology and/or Information Security.
• Strong experience in Data Protection, Information Security, Technology and/or AI-related matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch and English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on GDPR compliance, privacy governance and data protection matters.
• Advise on AI governance, emerging technologies and digital regulatory frameworks.
• Draft and negotiate SaaS, software and other technology-driven commercial agreements.
• Support clients during cybersecurity incidents and advise on related legal risks.
• Lead and support compliance trajectories, risk assessments and digital governance projects.
• Advise on data-sharing arrangements, DPIAs, data subject requests and interactions with supervisory authorities.
• Contribute to DPO-as-a-service offerings and privacy governance support.

Skills

GDPR compliance

Privacy governance

AI governance

Data protection

Cybersecurity

Technology contracts

DPIAs

SaaS agreements

Education

Belgian Master of Laws

Job description

Wanted: Senior assocatie/counsel IT contracting & GDPR

Gent

The vacancy in a nutshell

• Join a young and entrepreneurial Technology & Data team advising leading technology companies and data-driven organisations.
• Advise on GDPR, AI governance, cybersecurity, digital regulation and technology-driven commercial arrangements.
• Belgian Master of Laws with at least 4 years of relevant experience in Data Protection, Technology and/or Information Security.
• Broad and forward-looking practice with entrepreneurial responsibility, professional development and a close-knit team culture.

Your function

Our client is a young and entrepreneurial law firm advising growth companies and organisations on complex digital and regulatory matters. The Technology & Data team works closely with clients to develop practical legal solutions that address the legal, operational and reputational risks created by rapidly evolving technologies.

As a Senior Associate, you will work closely with the partners on a broad range of technology, privacy and digital regulatory matters, with significant exposure to both strategic advisory work and day-to-day client needs.

• Advise clients on GDPR compliance, privacy governance and data protection matters.
• Advise on AI governance, emerging technologies and the implementation of new digital regulatory frameworks.
• Draft and negotiate SaaS, software and other technology-driven commercial agreements.
• Support clients during cybersecurity incidents and advise on related legal and regulatory risks.
• Lead and support compliance trajectories, risk assessments and digital governance projects.
• Advise on data-sharing arrangements, DPIAs, data subject requests and interactions with supervisory authorities.
• Contribute to the DPO-as-a-service offering, supporting clients with their ongoing privacy governance.
• Work closely with partners and clients to develop practical, commercially minded and forward-looking legal solutions.

Your profile

• Belgian Master of Laws with at least 4 years of relevant experience at a Belgian law firm.
• Strong experience in Data Protection, Information Security, Technology and/or AI-related matters.
• Genuine interest in digital innovation, emerging technologies and the evolving regulatory landscape.
• Experience advising businesses on compliance projects, technology contracts, digital governance and regulatory risk.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and experience with technology-driven matters such as SaaS, software agreements, data sharing and cybersecurity incidents.
• Entrepreneurial and hands-on mindset with a pragmatic and solution-driven approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English; French is an asset.
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating closely with partners and a close-knit team.

The offer

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, privacy and regulatory matters for leading technology companies and data-driven organisations. You will have the opportunity to further develop and specialise in a rapidly evolving practice while working closely with experienced partners and entrepreneurial clients. The team combines a high level of ambition with a supportive and informal culture, including flexibility and regular team activities. Professional growth, collaboration and mutual support are central to the working environment.

About our client

Our client is a young and entrepreneurial law firm advising growth companies and organisations on complex legal matters arising from technology, data and digital innovation. The Technology & Data team combines legal expertise with a practical understanding of the operational realities faced by modern businesses. The firm places strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, collaboration and delivering forward-looking solutions to its clients. Its close-knit culture creates an environment where ambitious professionals can develop their expertise while working on sophisticated and innovative matters.