Legal Manager - m/f/d

at  Zeotap

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 2014 in Europe, Zeotap’s mission is to make customer data easy, secure and impactful.
Zeotap empowers the world’s most innovative brands to deliver more engaging customer experiences from smart and efficient use of customer data via an AI-native platform that respects consumer privacy.
Enterprises benefit from faster and improved business outcomes across marketing, sales and service, while ensuring compliance.

REQUIREMENTS

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• Law degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role or at a law firm.

• Additional certification or coursework in data protection law is an advantage (e.g., CIPP/E);
• Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, dealing with compliance matters, and with setting up internal legal processes at companies;
• Solid understanding of European data protection frameworks, with a focus on GDPR.
• Familiarity with AI Act and AI legal frameworks is a plus;
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and project management skills;
• Capability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required. Fluent command of the German language is strongly desirable. Knowledge of additional languages is appreciated;
• Based in Berlin or willing to relocate.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Legal Manager to join our team and play a key role in supporting our commercial operations and fostering a culture of privacy and compliance. In this position, you will work closely with various business units, providing strategic legal guidance to support our growth across international markets.
Your responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, with a strong focus on privacy and data protection. You will collaborate with external business clients across multiple regions, offering clear, insightful, and practical advice on complex legal matters to help drive our company’s success.
This role is based in Berlin, Germany. We work in a hybrid workplace, with flexible work schedule between the office and home/remote days.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Negotiate, structure, and manage numerous types of commercial agreements including sales-related agreements, SaaS agreements, services, data processing, confidentiality, and partnership agreements;

• Provide practical, decisive guidance to Sales, Business Development and Product teams, balancing business objectives and legal risk;
• Provide day-to-day legal support on legal, compliance and operational matters and work closely with cross-border business teams;
• Handle data subject requests, maintain updated data protection documentation, and monitor privacy regulations in Europe, the US, India and other regions where the company operates;
• Ensure consistency of contract terms with company policies and goals.