Bitpanda
Financial Services
LegalCounsel-DataProtection
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“Legal Counsel - Data Protection at Bitpanda. Provide data protection advice. Support data protection officer”
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented
Work from city/country of choice (25 days)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree in law, 1-3 years professional experience, Experience in data protection/privacy law, Experience in international law firm, Experience in regulatory authority, Experience as in-house counsel, Solid working knowledge of GDPR, Knowledge of European data protection, Knowledge of national data protection, Fluency in English, German B2 level or above
Nice to Have
Focus on data protection, Focus on IT/IP law, Focus on regulatory law, Completed bar exam, Privacy certification, CIPP/E certification, Familiarity with financial services regulation, Familiarity with crypto-assets regulation
What You'll Do.
Provide data protection advice
Support data protection officer
Maintain data protection system
Develop data protection policies
Draft data processing agreements
Review data processing agreements
Negotiate data processing agreements
Draft privacy notices
Review privacy notices
Negotiate privacy notices
Manage data subject requests
Manage personal data breaches
Manage supervisory authority enquiries
Monitor regulatory developments
Assess impact of regulations
Deliver internal training
Deliver awareness initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Business teams; Product teams; Engineering teams; Group Data Protection Officer
Full Job Description
Who we are We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing. Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go! Your mission As Legal Counsel, Data Protection, you will be part of the Bitpanda Legal team and work closely with the Group Data Protection Officer on all privacy and data protection matters arising within the Bitpanda Group. You will support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of our data protection framework, advising business and product teams across our European and international operations to ensure that handling of personal data is compliant, pragmatic and built into how we work. Who you are A university degree in law from a European university, ideally with a focus on data protection, IT/IP law and/or regulatory law A minimum of 1 to 3 years of professional experience in data protection / privacy law, gained in an international law firm, a regulatory authority, or as in-house counsel in an international company (a completed bar exam
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