Legal Counsel Data Privacy

About the role

N26 is looking for a Legal Counsel Data Privacy to further expand the Data Privacy Team in the 'Beyond Banking Team.' You will primarily advise on data protection legal issues, as well as artificial intelligence related legal topics. You will independently review and negotiate contracts and work closely with your manager to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

What you'll do

• Independently handle legal questions related to national and European data protection law, identify and assess data protection and business risks, create solution strategies, and creatively assist in their implementation.
• Advise the product team on data protection issues, especially concerning compliance with data protection regulations, as well as AI related legal requirements.
• Provide legal support in the creation and development of app and product features and flows, and internal tools.
• Create necessary internal and external data protection documentation (such as processing directories, data protection impact assessments, balancing of interests, and privacy policies).
• Help build, expand, and automate processes, update templates, and contribute to the Template Gallery.
• Support the team on legal changes and developments in the context of European data protection and AI law.
• Independently collaborate with the Local Counsel network as part of international expansion.

What you'll need

• Fully qualified EU lawyer with excellent results in university studies, registered or eligible to register with a bar association (EU member states).
• 2-3 years professional experience in data protection law in a renowned law firm or international company (Legal Team preferred).
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.
• Strong interest in regulated companies, technical and business contexts, and digital business models.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and represent them internally and externally, while valuing teamwork and collaboration.
• High level of integrity, commitment, and initiative, and willingness to take on responsibility.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of additional languages (particularly German, Spanish, French, or Italian).
• Legal professional experience with a data protection authority.

What they offer

• Employee benefits including discounts to fitness and wellness memberships, language courses, and public transportation.
• A Premium N26 bank account, plus subscriptions for friends and family members.
• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies.