(Senior) Privacy Manager / Legal Counsel (m / f / d)

Brenntag SE; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global chemical distribution leader is looking for a qualified German lawyer to join the Group Data Protection Office. This role demands expert guidance on privacy laws and data handling, alongside managing multi-jurisdictional agreements. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and negotiation skills, and be fluent in German and English. The position provides a flexible working environment, competitive remuneration, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working hours

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Preventive health care offers

Modern workplaces

30 days of holiday per year

Qualifikationen

• 2 years of work experience in a law firm or global corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations in Europe.
• Fluent in German and English; proficient in other European languages is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Provide expert guidance on privacy and data protection issues.
• Manage multi-jurisdictional agreements on privacy aspects.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments.

Kenntnisse

Pragmatic advice on data privacy

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Fully qualified German lawyer or equivalent

Tools

Privacy tech tools (e.g., OneTrust)

Jobbeschreibung

The Group Data Protection Office (GDPO)

The mission of the GDPO Team is to foster a strong culture of data protection compliance throughout Brenntag, while providing solution-oriented and pragmatic advice.

Our multi-disciplinary team especially

Designs and maintains a global program of measures ensuring on-going compliance with privacy laws and regulations globally,

Advises on data governance and data handling issues throughout the data lifecycle

Provides guidance to the company on cyber risk and data incident response as it relates to personal data

Advises on privacy risk management and governance in relation to the Brenntag's AI strategy and internal deployment

Your Role

Brenntag is seeking an experienced individual to form an essential part of the company's Group Data Protection Office and to support all aspects of the work of the company's Head of Group Privacy. It is a broad, fast-paced and exciting privacy and data governance role. The successful candidate will carry out tasks which draw on a wide skillset.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on privacy and data protection issues, incl. related legal areas, to business units, and perform data protection reviews for projects and tools

Manage and negotiate multi-jurisdictional agreements regarding privacy aspects

Support, maintain and enhance Brenntag's global privacy program, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations globally

Ensure processing activities and / or data flows are identified, documented and related privacy risks have been mitigated

Develop and maintain policies, guidelines and documentation to ensure best practices in privacy and data governance

Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and ensure timely implementation of risk mitigating measures

Ensure technology solutions align with privacy standards for personal data collection and use

Streamline and automate documentation requirements and processes, e.g., third party privacy due diligence

Work closely with a range of stakeholders on technology and data innovations to help ensure good data handling practices and privacy by design

Develop and deliver privacy trainings to raise awareness across the organization

Lead data incident investigations and manage data subject requests

Monitor global privacy laws and trends

Support the implementation of privacy initiatives and promote data governance best practices

Your Profile

Fully qualified German lawyer or equivalent, with >

2 years of work experience in a law firm, or global corporate environment

Strong knowledge of data protection, privacy and data-related Regulations in Europe; affinity for technology-supported processes

Proven ability to offer pragmatic advice on data privacy, information security, and data handling

Excellent organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills with a practical business approach

Ability to understand, explain and advise on technical processes in a business-friendly manner

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of building strong partnerships with business and technical colleagues

Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage complex projects independently

Strong interest in assessing digital products and services and quickly adopting new legal areas

Collaborative approach and the ability to work well in both small teams and on cross-departmental projects, hands-on mentality

Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, with attention to detail

Fluent in German and English; other European languages are a plus

Preferred :

Relevant data privacy qualification such as CIPP / E or CIPM

Experience with privacy tech tools (e.g., OneTrust)

Experience of working in a risk function or equivalent

Our Offer

Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company

Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better

Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start

A competitive remuneration package awaits you

Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme

Our "House of Elements" offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties

Your well-being is very important to us : Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year

Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time : Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Fully qualified German lawyer or equivalent, with >

2 years of work experience in a law firm, or global corporate environment

Strong knowledge of data protection, privacy and data-related Regulations in Europe; affinity for technology-supported processes

Proven ability to offer pragmatic advice on data privacy, information security, and data handling

Excellent organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills with a practical business approach

Ability to understand, explain and advise on technical processes in a business-friendly manner

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of building strong partnerships with business and technical colleagues

Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage complex projects independently

Strong interest in assessing digital products and services and quickly adopting new legal areas

Collaborative approach and the ability to work well in both small teams and on cross-departmental projects, hands-on mentality

Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, with attention to detail

Fluent in German and English; other European languages are a plus

Preferred :

Relevant data privacy qualification such as CIPP / E or CIPM

Experience with privacy tech tools (e.g., OneTrust)

Experience of working in a risk function or equivalent

Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company

Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better

Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start

A competitive remuneration package awaits you

Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme

Our "House of Elements" offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties

Your well-being is very important to us : Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year

Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time : Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag