Legal Counsel - IT / Data Protection

MAM Gruppe Limited; Köln; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MAM Gruppe Limited in Cologne seeks an in-house Legal Counsel specializing in IT and data protection. You will advise on IT, e-commerce and data protection, supporting international projects from AI adoption to online channel growth.

You will draft and negotiate technology and data processing agreements, ensure GDPR compliance, and collaborate with internal teams and external law firms. Fluency in German and English is essential.

Qualificações

• 4+ years’ experience in IT and/or data protection law in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with independent, pragmatic working style.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the central legal contact for IT, digital commerce and data protection topics across all group entities.
• Review, draft and negotiate technology and data processing agreements for cross-border projects.
• Guide the business through the legal aspects of introducing AI-based tools and systems.
• Support growth of online channels and customer loyalty initiatives, including consumer protection in a digital context.
• Help shape internal policies, guidance and contract templates in your areas of expertise.
• Track legislative and market developments in the digital space and assess their impact on the business.
• Work with internal data protection function and manage relationships with external law firms.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Legal Counsel - IT / Data Protection | Cologne

Our client is hiring an in-house specialist in technology and data law. You will be the group’s go-to adviser on IT, e-commerce and data protection, supporting international projects from AI adoption to online channel growth.

The role:

• Act as the central legal contact for IT, digital commerce and data protection topics across all group entities.
• Review, draft and negotiate technology and data processing agreements for cross-border projects.
• Guide the business through the legal aspects of introducing AI-based tools and systems.
• Support the growth of online sales channels and customer loyalty initiatives, including consumer protection questions in a digital context.
• Help shape internal policies, guidance and contract templates in your areas of expertise.
• Track legislative and market developments in the digital space and assess their impact on the business.
• Work hand in hand with the internal data protection function.
• Manage relationships with external law firms and coordinate their input.

What you’ll need:

• A law degree (First and/or Second State Examination, LL.M., Diplom or a business law qualification); a specialist lawyer title or data protection certification would be a plus.
• At least four years’ experience in IT and/or data protection law, gained in a law firm or the legal department of an international organisation.
• Practical exposure to the legal assessment and rollout of AI applications, including familiarity with the EU AI Act and its interplay with the GDPR.
• A genuine interest in technology and digital trends, combined with strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• An independent, pragmatic working style with a focus on workable solutions.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English.