Data Protection Officer (DPO) at ML6

Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Privacy, AI Regulation, Commercial Contracting, DPO Role, Privacy Program, DPIAs, Data Subject Requests, Incident Response, Vendor Assessments, GDPR, EU AI Act, Risk Management, Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, English Communication

Industry

Software Development

Description

We help leading organisations build, deploy and scale AI solutions responsibly and effectively. We are looking for a DPO with a strong interest in data privacy and AI regulation. This person should be able to combine the DPO & regulatory function with assisting on commercial contracting. YOUR IMPACT Data, Privacy and AI (60%) Take up the DPO role and drive ML6’s privacy program (policies, awareness, privacy by design), ensuring ML6’s privacy program is effective, pragmatic, and business-aligned. Guide DPIAs, data subject requests, incident response and vendor assessments in a pragmatic, business-aligned way. Advise on data, AI and IP implications of AI projects and support internal compliance initiatives. Monitor and translate legal/regulatory developments (incl. GDPR and EU AI Act) into practical, pragmatic guidance, controls and training. Support internal risk management and compliance processes with clear, actionable recommendation. Provide day-to-day legal advice to teams across ML6 and help the business make well-informed decisions on these regulatory matters. Commercial contracting (40%) Draft, review and negotiate commercial (tech) agreements with customers, prospects and partners (e.g., MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, subcontracting terms). Support Sales and Engineering teams in contract scoping, risk trade-offs and negotiations to enable a smooth sales and delivery cycle. Own and maintain practical contract templates and playbooks (incl. fallback positions) and educate colleagues on legal topics. For commercial contracting, you will work alongside our Lead Legal Counsel. WHY YOU Master’s degree in Law. Additional training in privacy/data protection, AI, or commercial law is a plus. 2–5 years of experience in a law firm and/or an in-house legal role; experience in tech/AI-driven environments is a plus. Excellent understanding of GDPR and practical experience with privacy topics (e.g., DPO support, DPIAs, vendor reviews, DPAs). Profound understanding of the EU AI Act and international AI initiatives. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial (tech) agreements. You are pragmatic and have a “can do” mentality. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Dutch is a strong plus. You work well independently, take ownership, and enjoy collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. WHY ML6 Our 'people first' culture is how we bring innovation to life. We've built a place where we truly love working, and we think you will too. Here’s what you can expect: Impactful work: Join a team dedicated to delivering real-world value and positive change through technology Growth & learning: We invest in your development with opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects and dedicated learning tracks and opportunities A culture of trust: Thrive in an inclusive environment built on trust and transparent communication, where every voice is heard and valued Rewarding you: We offer an attractive salary package and an optimized benefits program that reflects your expertise and impact. You can view our rewarding philosophy and offerings here.

Responsibilities

The Data Protection Officer will drive the company's privacy program, ensuring effectiveness and business alignment while advising on data, AI, and IP implications of AI projects. Additionally, this role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial technology agreements alongside the Lead Legal Counsel.