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

Black Pen Recruitment; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Privacy Counsel with expertise in GDPR and data protection laws for a fully remote role. Ideal candidates will have a law degree from a top-tier university and at least 3 years of relevant legal experience. Responsibilities include managing data protection matters across various jurisdictions and serving as the Group's Data Protection Officer. This role offers an opportunity to work with a significant player in the cryptocurrency space, allowing for innovative contributions within the legal framework.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in the UK, EU, and/or a major African jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of legal experience focusing on GDPR matters.
• Fluency in French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage data protection legal matters in the EU and African jurisdictions.
• Serve as the Group’s named Data Protection Officer.
• Advise functions on data protection and privacy issues.

Skills

Excellent understanding of GDPR

Fluent communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Familiarity with data protection laws in Africa

Drafting user agreements

Education

Law degree from accredited, top-tier University

Job description

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

London, United Kingdom

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