Legal Counsel Data Privacy (m/f/d)

We are one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions. With around 16,000 employees we are at our customers’ side in over 130 countries. Trust is one of our key values and connects us at Dormakaba – an important foundation, which will make the perfect start for your career with us.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Protection Expert to ensure the data protection and compliance with respective laws as well as internal rules & regulations, to foster sustainable and compliant business activities.

A job that matters: your tasks

1. Executing technical and legal support for the respective departments in the (further) development of data protection-compliant products and solutions
2. Acting as first point of contact for departments and functions
3. Providing legal opinions and advice on data protection laws in Europe and globally, including labor law
4. Supporting the implementation of privacy by design and privacy by default principles
5. Ensuring effective and data protection compliant contractual relationships with the selected processors of personal data
6. Consulting the business in terms of creating and updating data privacy related contracts and policies
7. Supporting the operational departments with specific data protection related know-how
8. Conducting risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities in the data protection organization and advise on compliance with legal requirements
9. Maintaining/further developing the regulations on data protection organization and data protection management system.

An experience that matters: your skills

1. Certified Data Protection Officer, Lawyer or comparable
2. 2 years of experience as data protection officer or as DP consultant, preferably in an international company
3. Solid knowledge on Art. 25 proven by relevant certifications
4. Contractual (Art. 28)/ legal support
5. Development of risk treatment plans
6. English and German skills sufficient for verbal and written business communication
7. Collaborative and disciplined person, effective communicator.

A workplace that matters: our offering

1. Best opportunities in a globally operating company with a family business culture
2. Attractive remuneration and employee benefit package
3. Canteen
4. Easy access parking spaces with e-charge stations possibilities
5. 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests
6. Company pension scheme
7. Intensive and individual training
8. Flexible working hours and home office
9. Employee led sports groups
10. Cell phone, unlimited private use
11. 30 days vacation
12. External employee counseling

Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen