Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory and Data Privacy)

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JetBrainsSoftware Development
Amsterdam, Netherlands; Berlin, Germany; Madrid, Spain; Prague, Czech Republic; Warsaw, PolandFull-TimeSenior
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Languages
English

Requirements

  • Extensive experience acting as in-house counsel, advising on privacy, data protection, and digital regulatory compliance within an international tech environment.
  • A proven track record of successfully implementing EU data protection regulations (GDPR, ePrivacy) into company processes.
  • A completed university-level degree in law.
  • Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
  • The ability to draft clear, legally sound privacy policies, terms of service, and regulatory risk assessments.
  • A high degree of adaptability when dealing with novel technical concepts and evolving foreign laws.
  • Ability to translate complex legal jargon into clear, practical advice for engineering and product teams.
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to independently manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Advise cross-functional groups (including AI, security, HR, and engineering) on data privacy and regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluate product features, global data governance, and cross-border transfer mechanisms (like DPAs and SCCs) for privacy-by-design compliance.
  • Draft, review, and maintain internal and external data protection agreements, privacy policies, and terms of service.
  • Map data flows and technical operations to ensure they fit within a coherent global regulatory framework.
  • Research international regulatory shifts and prepare clear, structured legal memos and comparative analyses.
  • Build and improve legal templates, guidance, DSAR processes, and knowledge databases.
  • Spot and assess legal risks related to new technology laws, technical product design, and data processing.
  • Drive process improvements within the team to boost efficiency, incorporating AI and automation tools where appropriate.
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