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

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

We are seeking an experienced professional to join Brenntag's Group Data Protection Office in Essen, Germany as Senior Privacy Manager/Legal Counsel (m/f/d). The mission of the GDPO Team is to foster a strong culture of data protection compliance and to provide solution-oriented and pragmatic advice.

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners through product knowledge, innovation, sustainable solutions, service excellence and safety.

Key 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 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 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 ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

What you will do

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 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.

Key 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 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

Essential:

• Fully qualified German lawyer or equivalent, with > 4 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
• Pragmatic ability to advise 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 partnerships
• 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, hands-on mindset, able to work in small teams and cross-departmentally
• 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
• Flexible working hours and mobile working options
• Personalized onboarding program
• Competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus
• Company-sponsored pension scheme
• Free employee parking and convenient transport connections
• Modern and ergonomic workplaces and an award-winning corporate restaurant
• Well-being programs and 30 days of holiday per year
• Bike leasing option via Brenntag

We look forward to receiving your application. Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued. 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.

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