Legal Counsel (m/f/d) Data Law

Mazda Motor Europe is seeking an experienced and committed Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to join our team in the Legal / Data Privacy department.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Digital Law with a strong focus on Data (Protection) Law and IT Law, and additional exposure to AI Law (incl. AI Act compliance and governance), Digital Services Law, Telecommunication Law, and Data Act / Connected Products.
• Act as a lead lawyer within the digital domain for business teams in the areas of Digital Customer Engagement, Media Strategy, Data & AI Strategy, and Connected Vehicles.
• Support the Head of Data Law & Regulatory Advice in building and further developing the data protection and AI compliance organization, including processes and systems.
• Act as an interface between business departments, IT, and the Data Protection Officer, ensuring pragmatic and legally sound solutions.
• Translate new and evolving legal requirements into practical and implementable guidance for Mazda products and digital services.
• Review, draft and negotiate technology and data-related agreements (e.g. DPAs, cloud/SaaS, data sharing) where required.
• Promote legal and regulatory awareness and support compliant decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Completed law degree with several years of professional experience, with a strong focus on data protection and IT law.
• Solid knowledge of EU data protection law and digital regulation, ideally in an international or corporate environment.
• Proven experience advising internal stakeholders on operational and strategic data protection topics.
• Strong ability to translate between legal, technical, and business requirements.
• Hands‑on stakeholder management skills in cross‑functional settings (Business, IT, DPO).
• Willingness and curiosity to develop expertise in new regulatory areas within the digital and AI landscape.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Excellent analytical skills and a pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset.