Legal Counsel Data Privacy (1-year FTC) at N26

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data protection law, AI Act, Contract negotiation, Legal review, Compliance, Risk assessment, Data protection impact assessments, Privacy policies, Process automation, Legal research, Stakeholder management, Regulatory developments, EU law, Legal documentation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Your Role: You will work in our ‘Beyond Banking Law’ Team and have the exciting opportunity to gain experience in data protection law, as well as at the implementation of the AI Act, at a continuously growing and regulated company. The focus of your work will be the legal review of various issues related to data protection, as well as the negotiation of contracts of various kinds in close collaboration with different company stakeholders, external companies, and law firms. You will independently handle legal questions related to national and European data protection law. In doing so, you will identify and assess data protection and business risks, create solution strategies, and creatively assist in their implementation. You will advise the product team on data protection issues, especially concerning compliance with data protection regulations, as well as AI related legal requirements. Additionally, you will provide legal support in the creation and development of app and product features and flows, and internal tools. You will be responsible for creating the necessary internal and external data protection documentation (such as processing directories, data protection impact assessments, balancing of interests, and privacy policies) in the projects you work on. As part of the Data Privacy Team, you will help build, expand, and automate processes, update templates, and contribute to our Template Gallery. You will also support the team about legal changes and developments in the context of European data protection and AI law. What You Should Bring: Background: You are a fully EU qualified lawyer with excellent results in your university studies and you are registered or may register with a bar association to practice law You have 3-5 years professional experience in data protection law in a renowned law firm or international company (in the Legal Team preferred). You have already acquired knowledge in the legal areas mentioned above. You are fluent in English, spoken and written. Knowledge of additional languages (particularly German, Spanish, French, or Italian) is a plus. A legal traineeship with a data protection authority is an advantage. Skills: You have a strong interest in regulated companies, technical and business contexts, as well as digital business models. You work independently, make decisions, and are ready to represent them both internally and externally, but also value teamwork and collaboration. You are willing to pragmatically explore new areas and closely follow dynamic regulatory developments in data protection and AI law. You possess a high level of integrity, commitment, and initiative, and are not afraid to take on responsibility. What’s in it for you: Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors Employee benefits include discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language courses, public transportation and more. A Premium N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members. Varying vacation days depending on your location of work and duration of your internship. A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and backgrounds. Who we are: N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it’s how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use. We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do. We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities. Sounds good? Apply now for this position. Equal Opportunities: We recognize that our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring to our workforce. We strive to build talented and diverse teams to drive our business success and empower our people to reach their full potential. We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages. We're committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected, free from harassment and discrimination. If there's anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know. If there's anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know by reaching out to candidate.exp@n26.com. Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.

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Responsibilities

You will handle legal questions related to national and European data protection law and negotiate various contracts with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will advise product teams on AI-related legal requirements and create necessary data protection documentation.