Legal Counsel Jobs

Appinio

Location:
Germany, Hamburg

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

We are looking for a mid-level Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to help Appinio sustain its rapid growth internationally while staying compliant and managing legal risks while cultivating business growth. This role requires someone with excellent data privacy and compliance experience in the EU and on an international scale. You will play a key role in ensuring GDPR and global data protection compliance, managing data subject rights requests, overseeing transfer mechanisms, and advising on privacy-related risks across our international operations. From negotiating Data Processing Agreements to embedding privacy-by-design principles in our products, you’ll be a trusted partner across teams and markets. This role safeguards both our legal integrity and our commercial credibility, ensuring Appinio continues to grow ethically, responsibly and sustainably.

Job Responsibility:

Advise on EU GDPR, and other privacy laws across the UK, US, and LATAM
Draft, review, and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Manage Data Subject Rights Requests (access, deletion, portability, etc.) within statutory deadlines
Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and ensure privacy-by-design in product and research processes
Monitor cross-border data transfers and manage Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
Maintain and enhance Appinio’s internal privacy policies and compliance frameworks
Conduct internal audits and risk reviews, driving continuous improvement
Track new regulatory developments and translate them into actionable business guidance
Partner with commercial legal to ensure contracts align with privacy obligations
Support due diligence processes and respond to client security and privacy questionnaires
Advise on lawful use of personal data in marketing, research, and product innovation
Act as the contact point for data breach response and regulator communications
Identify and mitigate privacy and compliance risks across departments
Coordinate with external advisors and DPOs on high-risk or complex matters
Collaborate with Product and Data teams to ensure responsible data and AI use
Review new tools, APIs, and technologies for compliance implications

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in privacy and data protection, ideally gained in-house
Strong knowledge of EU and German data protection law (GDPR, BDSG, TTDSG)
Experience in commercial contracting and general corporate compliance
Ideally a fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) who has completed both state examinations (Zweites Staatsexamen)
Confident in advising on both EU and international level
Confident advising internal stakeholders across Product, Research, Tech, and Commercial
Excellent legal drafting skills in German and English
Proactive, analytical, and comfortable working independently
Curious about the intersection of privacy, technology, and AI
Based in Europe (ideally in Germany, Spain, or the UK)

Nice to have:

Ideally a fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) who has completed both state examinations (Zweites Staatsexamen)
Based in Europe (ideally in Germany, Spain, or the UK)
Curious about the intersection of privacy, technology, and AI

What we offer:

Flexibility Policy - no hard cap on the number of vacation days
Temporary work from abroad - up to 180 days per year (if based in EU)
All the hardware you need and your own MacBook
Deutschland ticket or access to a mobility budget (if located in Hamburg or Berlin)
Subsidised Urban Sports Club membership (if located in Germany or Spain)
Access to Co-working spaces (if located in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

Legal Counsel