Legal Compliance Specialist (Remote)

Job summary

The role of Legal Compliance Specialist involves ensuring adherence to data protection laws and legal compliance standards within a dynamic organization. This position requires collaboration across various departments and engagement with external legal advisors to maintain compliance in a rapidly changing global environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection and GDPR compliance.
• Familiarity with trade secret law, the AI Act, marketing regulations, and CSRD is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, security measures, and privacy-by-design principles.
• Experience with international markets is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support compliance with GDPR, Trade Secrets, AI Act, and marketing regulations.
• Advise stakeholders globally as a trusted business partner.
• Develop and deliver training programs on data privacy and compliance.
• Create and maintain incident response plans for data breaches and privacy incidents.
• Assist departments in achieving and maintaining GDPR compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and documentation.
• Act as the primary legal and compliance partner for the Group Sustainability function.
• Travel to other European office locations approximately once per quarter.

Skills

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong ownership of responsibilities and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Pragmatic and business-oriented approach to compliance challenges.

Education

• Relevant degree or certification in law, compliance, or a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.