Legal and Data Privacy Counsel
Join Keepits dynamic Legal team as we search for a talented Legal and Data Privacy Counsel
Are you passionate about providing legal support for data protection, privacy, and compliance? Do you want to join a dynamic and fun team supporting a rapidly expanding SaaS company?
Keepit seeks a Legal and Data Privacy Counsel to join our team in Copenhagen, Denmark, or Krakow, Poland.
This role is about:
We seek a detail-oriented legal professional with expertise in data privacy to join our legal team. You will work closely with legal colleagues, product teams, and business units to draft and negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures in line with relevant laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct audits and assessments of processing activities and vendors, identifying potential data protection risks.
- Drive legal tech adoption within the legal department.
- Provide legal guidance for procurement and sales.
- Offer advice on the lawful and responsible use of data, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and internal policies.
- Investigate data breaches or privacy incidents in collaboration with our DPO function, documenting findings and suggesting corrective actions.
- Handle requests efficiently and compliantly, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Stay updated on data protection laws and regulations, proactively communicating changes and implications to the organisation.
To excel in this role, you'll need:
- Master’s degree in law.
- Experience as a legal counsel specialising in data privacy, either in-house or at a law firm.
- Thorough understanding of data protection laws and regulations, particularly GDPR.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and organisational levels.
- Strong communication and training facilitation skills.
- Very high level of written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate in other languages, for example, Danish, French, and German.
- Familiarity with SaaS business models and cloud service providers’ data processing practices is advantageous.
As a candidate, you'll thrive in our fast-paced environment by managing multiple tasks adeptly while demonstrating autonomy in decision-making and accountability. We value individuals who exhibit a thirst for knowledge, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a relentless pursuit of results.
About Us:
Keepit is experiencing rapid growth as we expand our Next Level SaaS Data Protection to a global audience.
Our mission is to help companies worldwide safeguard and manage their cloud-based data. We are proud of our academically and culturally diverse team, comprising over thirty nationalities, who work together to build trust and security in a digitally transforming world.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Keepit employs approximately 375 employees across Denmark, the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and the US.
Why Join Us?
At Keepit, you'll thrive in our fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks adeptly while demonstrating autonomy in decision-making and accountability. We value individuals who exhibit a thirst for knowledge, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a relentless pursuit of results.
We offer a flexible work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Details about this position
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Location: Our office in Copenhagen or Krakow, with a maximum of two days per week working from home
- Position: Full-Time
- Travel: Up to 10% travel required
- Compensation: Market-competitive salary benchmarked to market standards.
Do you still have questions?
For more information about Keepit, visit https://www.keepit.com/
Or do contact Hiring Manager Mikkel Oxfeldt at MOX@keepit.com
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV via LinkedIn or here: https://keepit.bamboohr.com/careers/163
Relevant candidates will be contacted promptly.
Keepit is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity as it strengthens our product, relationships, and work culture.
- Department
- Legal
- Locations
- Copenhagen
- Employment type
- Full-time
Copenhagen
Legal and Data Privacy Counsel
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