Compliance Legal Counsel (m/f/d) at adsquare GmbH

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GDPR Compliance, EU AI Act, US Privacy Laws, DPIA Drafting, ROPA Management, Data Auditing, OneTrust, Jira, G-Suite, Data Processing Agreements, Legal Design, Regulatory Monitoring

Industry

Software Development

Description

Intro Adsquare's mission is centered on: Passion: Solving complex challenges with exceptional people, technology, and data. Niche: Specializing in Location Intelligence for Programmatic Advertisers. Our work is guided by our core values, and we look for candidates who embody them: Drive: Turning ambition into action that brings valuable outcomes. Resilience: Adapting, persevering, and growing stronger through challenges. No BS: Upholding honesty, transparency, and clear communication. Humble: Valuing modesty and letting results speak for themselves. Moral Compass: Acting with fairness, integrity, and respect. About the team Your Mission We are looking for a full-time Legal Counsel who is a true "thinker and doer" — someone who can navigate complex legal strategies and then roll up their sleeves to execute them. You will work closely with the Head of Legal & Compliance to manage and scale Adsquare's Data & AI Compliance Programme. This is a hands-on role where you will build, maintain, and audit the infrastructure that ensures our global products stay compliant with GDPR, the EU AI Act, US privacy laws, and beyond — acting as a key pillar of our Legal & Compliance team and bridging the gap between multiple data regulations and our daily business operations. Your Profile Educational Background: You have passed the first state law examination (or equivalent from a Civil Law System) and possess at least 3 years of continuous, solid and specific experience in data protection, preferably within the technology or advertising sectors. Certifications: You hold a recognized GDPR certification (e.g., CIPP/E). This is a mandatory requirement. "Hands-on" Expertise: You have a proven track record of "doing" — you have personally managed ROPAs, drafted DPIAs, and conducted audits. You thrive when taking ownership of projects while remaining a collaborative team player. Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable working with tools like OneTrust, Jira, and G-Suite. You have a genuine interest in how privacy laws apply to emerging technologies in the AdTech space. Work Style: You are a proactive problem-solver who values clarity and efficiency. You have a "legal design" mindset — aiming to make legal compliance intuitive for everyone. Language Proficiency: Excellent English language skills (written and verbal) are required. What you will do Your responsibilities within the Data Protection Programme include: Audits & Security Governance: Plan and execute regular audits of our data suppliers and partners to assess collection practices and consent management. Internal Compliance Operations: Support our teams in ensuring our products and operations include privacy and compliance by design, are aligned with our internal policies, and keep our records, ROPA, DPIAs, etc. up to date. Training: Develop and deliver privacy training to ensure a high level of "Internal Information on Compliance" across all teams. Data Subject Requests (DSRs): Manage the end-to-end process for DSRs, ensuring timely and compliant responses. Data Breaches: Support the management of the data breach response framework, from documentation to notification. Legal Tech & Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor the global regulatory landscape and track regulatory changes in Europe, the US, and other key markets to ensure our documentation remains ahead of the curve. Contractual Support: Provide expert drafting and negotiation for Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and specific privacy clauses, and support the contractual team on commercial agreements. Nice to Have Familiarity with AI governance frameworks. German language skills. Other EU languages: French, Italian, or Spanish. Our Software Stack Compliance & Privacy: OneTrust Collaboration: Jira, G-Suite Why us? Hybrid work model €1,200 yearly learning budget 30 vacation days Urban Sports Club membership Company pension scheme Regular team & company events Latest hardware and tools Salary Range (Annual On-Target Earnings) 65.000 - 75.000 euros Recruiting Process HR interview - 30 min Technical Interview - 1 hour Case study interview - 1 hour Work model Hybrid - Berlin HQ Desired start date August 2026 About us Adsquare is the global audience & location intelligence company making marketing a whole lot smarter. With eight offices around the world we are a truly international company but one united team working towards our vision: empowering companies to accelerate business growth by staying at the forefront of data-driven marketing. We are pioneers in advertising and data. We were born mobile, before it was a necessity, and have pioneered data-driven advertising in display and now DOOH. We have the smartest people, working with the best tech, so we can drive the pace of change. We are visionaries. We see a better way for marketers and are doing everything we can to make that a reality. We believe in innovation and the power of technology. We believe in constantly improving what we’re doing because the work is never done. We believe in what we do and rise to meet our own high standards. If there’s a problem, we fix it, humbly and without fuss or delay. Although our technology is best-of-breed, we are unassuming and modest in our approach. We are passionately candid, both with each other and with our clients. We take the time to explain our approach to their problem, confident there is nothing to hide. We are consistent and true to our word. We don’t take shortcuts but focus on being our clients’ most reliable partner. We make promises - and we keep them. As a result, clients enjoy spending time with us, because we are good people.

Responsibilities

Manage and scale the Data & AI Compliance Programme, ensuring global products comply with GDPR, the EU AI Act, and US privacy laws. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing data subject requests, and drafting Data Processing Agreements.