Data Protection Manager / Legal Counsel (all genders)

Beiersdorf Group; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Beiersdorf Group in Hamburg seeks a part-time data protection and AI governance professional. You will advise on regulatory requirements, contribute to global privacy and AI compliance frameworks, and support risk assessments and incident handling.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and documentation management. The ideal candidate has a legal/business/IT background with GDPR experience, strong German and English, and a proactive, structured approach.

Qualifications

• University degree required in a relevant field such as law, business, IT, data science or compliance.
• Proven experience in data protection, compliance, risk management or related area (GDPR preferred).
• Strong interest in AI governance and AI compliance; some practical exposure is a plus.
• Knowledge of data protection laws and frameworks is advantageous.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Affinity for technology and digital business models.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

• Advise business functions and affiliates on data protection and regulatory requirements, including AI compliance topics.
• Help develop Beiersdorf’s global data protection and AI compliance framework, processes and tools.
• Identify, assess and mitigate privacy and AI-related risks.
• Assist in privacy incident and compliance violation handling, investigation and reporting.
• Define and assess technical and organizational measures.
• Coordinate and maintain data protection documentation with functions and affiliates.
• Support audits and monitoring of data processing and controls.
• Create and deliver training and awareness materials for employees and management.

Skills

Proven experience in data protection

AI governance interest

Data protection laws & frameworks

Communication & stakeholder management

Project management

German & English fluency

Structured, proactive approach

Education

University degree in law/business/IT/data science/compliance/risk management/public administration or comparable field

Job description

Your Tasks

• Advise business functions and affiliates on data protection matters and regulatory requirements, increasingly including also AI compliance topics
• Contribute to the further development of Beiersdorf’s global data protection and AI compliance framework, processes and tools
• Support the identification, assessment and mitigation of privacy and AI-related risks
• Assist in the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of privacy incidents and compliance violations
• Define and assess technical and organizational measures
• Coordinate and maintain data protection documentation with business functions and affiliates
• Support audits and monitoring activities related to data processing and compliance controls
• Develop and deliver training and awareness materials for employees and Management

Your Profile

• University degree in law, business, IT, data science, digital technologies, compliance, risk management, public administration or a comparable field
• Proven experience in data protection, compliance, risk management or a related area, experience in European GDPR is preferred
• Strong interest in AI governance and AI compliance, ideally with initial practical experience in this field
• Knowledge of data protection laws and frameworks is an advantage
• Experience in project management and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Affinity for technology, data processing and digital business models
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented way of working
• Excellent written and spoken German and English

This position is part-time (~ 31 h/week)and limited for approx. one year .

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST.

We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Additional information

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