Data Privacy Counsel (Data Protection/Cryptocurrency/Fintech/Stablecoin/Fully Remote)

Black Pen Recruitment; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Privacy Counsel to manage the company’s data protection legal matters across the EU and Africa. This is a fully remote position that requires a law degree, significant GDPR experience, and the ability to communicate effectively. The role includes serving as the Data Protection Officer, advising on compliance, and drafting contracts. Fluency in French is a plus. Join a pioneering firm in the stablecoin sector to safeguard privacy and data security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience focusing on GDPR matters.
• Admitted to practice law in the UK, EU, or a major African jurisdiction.
• Experience drafting user agreements and data protection contracts.

Responsabilités

• Manage data protection and privacy legal matters in the EU and Africa.
• Serve as the Group’s Data Protection Officer.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection laws.

Connaissances

GDPR knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Data Protection Officer experience

Fluency in French

Practical and commercial approach

Formation

Law degree from accredited university

Description du poste

Data Privacy Counsel (Data Protection/Cryptocurrency/Fintech/Stablecoin/Fully Remote)

Paris, France

Job Openings Data Privacy Counsel (Data Protection/Cryptocurrency/Fintech/Stablecoin/Fully Remote)

About the job Data Privacy Counsel (Data Protection/Cryptocurrency/Fintech/Stablecoin/Fully Remote)

Our Client is the largest and the first licensed on/off-ramp platform for stablecoins in Africa. They are dedicated to offering innovative solutions in the African stablecoins space. Our client is committed to making stablecoins accessible and understandable for everyone, providing their customers with secure and user-friendly platforms for their financial transactions.

Job type: Full-time

Workplace: Remote

Requirements

• Law degree from accredited, top-tier University
• Admitted to practice law in the UK, EU, and/or a major African jurisdiction (e.g. South Africa or Nigeria)
• 3+ years of legal experience focusing on GDPR matters, either as an associate with a leading international or Pan-Africa law firm and/or as an in-house attorney
• Excellent understanding of GDPR, with exposure to data protection and privacy laws and regulations across Africa
• Familiarity with fulfilling the role of Data Protection Officer
• Experience drafting user agreements and third-party contracts with respect to data protection and privacy clauses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Practical and commercial approach, with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Fluency in French a plus (Arabic a further plus)

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s data protection and privacy legal matters in the EU, 20+ African jurisdictions, and future expansion jurisdictions (e.g. UK, MENA)
• Serve as the Group’s named Data Protection Officer
• Work closely with the Information Security team to bring the Group into compliance with
• Work closely with the Product and Marketing teams to ensure GDPR and African jurisdiction data protection and privacy compliance
• Advise relevant functions on all matters relating to data protection and privacy
• “Own” data protection and privacy matrices
• Acquire and maintain various data collector registrations
• Advise on data protection and privacy provisions in various contracts

Reporting Lines:

• Reports to: Assistant General Counsel
• Direct reports: None
• Key stakeholders: Information Security team, Product team, Marketing team