Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Data Privacy)

JetBrains; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

Remote up to 30 days/year

Medical insurance allowance

Learning & development

Mental health support

Job summary

JetBrains in Berlin, Germany seeks a Senior Legal Counsel focused on regulatory and data privacy to guide data protection, privacy-by-design, and regulatory compliance for an international technology company.

The role requires 8+ years post-qualification experience, strong English proficiency, and proven in-house counsel work. Flexible work location with up to 30 remote days per year, plus medical insurance allowance, learning & development support, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post-qualification legal experience in data privacy, technology law, or digital regulatory compliance.
• Substantial in-house counsel experience advising on privacy and data protection in an international tech environment.
• Professional fluency in English (written & spoken).

Responsibilities

• Advise cross-functional teams on data privacy and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and maintain data protection agreements, privacy policies, and terms of service.
• Map data flows and technical operations to a coherent global regulatory framework.
• Research regulatory shifts and produce legal memos and comparative analyses.
• Build and improve legal templates, DSAR processes, and knowledge databases.
• Identify and assess legal risks related to new technology laws and product design.
• Drive process improvements, incorporating AI and automation tools.

Skills

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

Technology law

In-house counsel

English fluency

Education

University law degree

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Data Privacy)

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Organising Institution / Firm

JetBrains

Rolling Basis (Official)

Berlin, Germany

Not Specified

Minimum 8 years post‑qualification legal experience in data privacy, technology law, or digital regulatory compliance; substantial in‑house counsel experience advising on privacy and data protection within an international technology company; university‑level law degree; professional fluency in English (written & spoken).

Full Opportunity Brief

Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Data Privacy) – JetBrains, Berlin

Full‑time in‑house counsel role focused on data privacy and regulatory compliance for an international technology company.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 8 years post‑qualification legal experience in data privacy, technology law, or digital regulatory compliance.
• Substantial in‑house counsel experience advising on privacy and data protection in an international tech environment.
• Professional fluency in English (written & spoken).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise cross‑functional teams on data privacy and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and maintain data protection agreements, privacy policies, and terms of service.
• Map data flows and technical operations to a coherent global regulatory framework.
• Research regulatory shifts and produce legal memos and comparative analyses.
• Build and improve legal templates, DSAR processes, and knowledge databases.
• Identify and assess legal risks related to new technology laws and product design.
• Drive process improvements, incorporating AI and automation tools.

Paid position with competitive salary. Flexible work location, up to 30 days remote per year, medical insurance allowance, learning & development, mental health support, and other benefits (details vary by location).

Job posted by JetBrains on LinkedIn. No separate contact details provided.