Remote Data Privacy Counsel: GDPR & Fintech/Crypto

Black Pen Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Data Privacy Counsel to manage data protection and privacy legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. This fully remote position requires a law degree and over 3 years of experience focusing on GDPR. The ideal candidate will serve as the named Data Protection Officer and will work closely with security and product teams to ensure compliance. Fluency in French is preferred, along with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to legal matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience in data protection as an associate or in-house attorney.
• Admitted to practice law in the UK, EU, or major African jurisdiction.
• Excellent understanding of GDPR and familiarity with data protection compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage data protection and privacy legal matters across jurisdictions.
• Serve as the Group's named Data Protection Officer.
• Advise various functions on data protection laws.

Skills

Legal experience in GDPR matters

Verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of data protection laws

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fluency in French

Experience drafting contracts

Education

Law degree from accredited, top-tier University

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Data Privacy Counsel to manage data protection and privacy legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. This fully remote position requires a law degree and over 3 years of experience focusing on GDPR. The ideal candidate will serve as the named Data Protection Officer and will work closely with security and product teams to ensure compliance. Fluency in French is preferred, along with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to legal matters.