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Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Protection Officer

Germany, Berlin · Job Posted January 18, 2026
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Make online trading safer and privacy-first. As Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Protection Officer (d/f/m) at Kleinanzeigen, you shape and drive our local privacy strategy, ensure GDPR-compliant products and services, and act as a trusted advisor to Product, Tech and business teams. You balance privacy, innovation and growth, and represent Kleinanzeigen towards regulators and external partners.

Job Responsibility

  • Act as a key contact for local regulators and officials in incidents, investigations or policy consultations
  • Monitor and interpret changes in legislation, industry standards and regulatory positions on privacy and data use
  • Develop and maintain a strong network with external privacy experts
  • Manage, monitor and report on privacy compliance topics
  • Identify data protection issues proactively and recommend pragmatic remedies
  • Co-shape and iterate the local privacy strategy and roadmap
  • Fulfill all DPO-related tasks under GDPR and local law
  • Run regular internal privacy compliance audits
  • Design and deliver training for business stakeholders

Requirements

  • Relevant experience both in a law firm and in-house, preferably with online platforms and/or ad tech
  • Hold a German law degree (2. Staatsexamen or equivalent)
  • Multi-year experience in the data protection field
  • Have worked as a DPO
  • Have successfully engaged with data protection regulators
  • Proactive and a creative problem solver
  • High interest in networking and building social connections
  • Excellent collaborator with solid diplomacy, stakeholder management and strong presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of AI and data-driven technologies and their privacy implications
  • Know how to assess and mitigate privacy risks of AI systems
  • Ideally hold a CIPP or equivalent privacy qualification (or are willing to obtain one)
  • Clear and confident communicator
  • Business-fluent in German and English

Nice to have

Ideally hold a CIPP or equivalent privacy qualification

What we offer

  • An attractive Base Salary
  • Participation in our Short Term Incentive plan (annual bonus)
  • Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere
  • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • A collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow

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