German-speaking Legal Counsel (Data Privacy & Compliance) (m/f/d)

We are looking for a German‑speaking Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to help Appinio sustain its rapid growth internationally while staying compliant and managing legal risks.

What you’ll do

• Advise on EU GDPR and other privacy laws across UK, US, LATAM
• Draft, review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and Standard Contractual Clauses
• Manage Data Subject Rights Requests within statutory deadlines
• Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments and embed privacy‑by‑design in product and research processes
• Monitor cross‑border data transfers and manage Transfer Impact Assessments
• Maintain and enhance Appinio’s internal privacy policies and compliance frameworks
• Conduct internal audits and risk reviews, driving continuous improvement
• Track new regulatory developments and translate them into actionable business guidance
• Partner with commercial legal to ensure contracts align with privacy obligations
• Support due diligence processes and respond to client security and privacy questionnaires
• Act as the contact point for data breach response and regulator communications
• Coordinate with external advisors and DPOs on high‑risk or complex matters
• Collaborate with Product and Data teams to ensure responsible data and AI use

You will thrive in this role if

• You are a fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) who has completed both state examinations (Zweites Staatsexamen)
• You bring 3+ years of experience in privacy and data protection, ideally gained in‑house
• You have strong knowledge of EU and German data protection law (GDPR, BDSG, TTDSG)
• You’re experienced in commercial contracting and general corporate compliance
• You’re confident advising internal stakeholders across Product, Research, Tech, and Commercial
• You have excellent legal drafting skills in German and English
• You’re proactive, analytical, and comfortable working independently
• You’re curious about the intersection of privacy, technology, and AI
• You are based in Europe (ideally in Germany, Spain, or the UK)

What’s in it for you?

• Flexibility policy – no hard cap on vacation days
• Temporary work from abroad – up to 180 days per year in the EU
• All hardware you need and your own MacBook
• If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin you get a Deutschland ticket or a mobility budget with the NAVIT app
• If you are located in Germany or Spain you will have access to a subsidised Urban Sports Club membership
• Access to co‑working spaces in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York

Please ensure that your application is submitted in English.

Appinio is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Seniority level: Not applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

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