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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