Legal Counsel (Privacy)

Legal Counsel (Privacy) MEET DEEPL DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Building on a history of innovation, quality and security, DeepL continues to expand its offerings beyond the field of Language, including DeepL Agent - an autonomous AI assistant designed to transform the way businesses and knowledge workers get work done. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures. Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination. WHAT SETS US APART What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepl/,Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepl_official/, and our Blog https://www.deepl.com/en/blog. MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THIS JOURNEY DeepL's Legal team seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Privacy and Regulatory Compliance team within the growing Legal department. As a Legal Counsel at DeepL, you will work closely with the Legal Technology team and the wider legal team as well as the Product and Tech teams to provide critical support and assistance across a range of regulatory matters and data protection. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - Monitoring and together with the Lead and Senior Legal Counsel advise the business on implications of new and evolving regulatory obligations beyond core privacy topics, such as those related to AI regulation, digital services regulations and cybersecurity and e-commerce laws. - Monitoring and advising on the implementation of new and existing regulatory requirements affecting our products and other processing activities relevant for the business. - Working closely with our GtM and Governmental Affairs teams, i.e. responding to consultations. reviewing legal documents, in particular vendor data processing agreements (DPAs) and supporting in complex deals involving data use and sharing. - Developing internal memos and training materials relating to regulatory requirements and data protection for employees. Conducting LIAs and DPIAs. - Supporting the team in responding to data subject requests, including data subject access requests (DSARs). - Administrative tasks such as organizing and maintaining documents and overseeing deadlines for multiple tasks and assisting in audits as required. QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR - Fully qualified lawyer (e.g. at least first German State Exam or qualified in England and Wales) and at least two years of relevant experience working inhouse in internal legal departments (preferably in a tech company). - Strong interest in regulatory affairs, data protection and AI topics. - Familiarity with AI Regulation and ... (truncated, view full listing at source)