Legal Counsel – Data Protection

  • Full-time
  • Department: Legal

Company Description

Unique, exciting, fun-loving, and fast-growing – Welcome to Docler Group which is the umbrella company of Byborg Enterprises! Since launching in 2001, we have created products and experiences that entertain millions of people across the globe. We now serve more than 50 million users a day and are consistently among the top visited websites in the world with following in the millions!

Our top-ranking websites include:

  • LiveJasmin.com, a market leader in the live streaming industry
  • Jasmin.com, a platform that helps people make authentic connections
  • Oranum.com, the pioneer and largest global online esoteric space
  • TwinRed, a leading service provider in the digital advertising sector

Job Description

Aim of the position:

As a Legal Counsel specialized in Data Protection, you will ensure the smooth in house consultancy on contracts and any other matter related to Data Protection under the supervision and coordination of the Group Data Protection Officer.

 

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development, review and negotiation company’s agreements and contracts with data processors and/or draft any necessary contract with internal or external entities to cover a data processing operations;
  • Assist in the modification of existing privacy contracts to comply with, among others, new Standard Contractual Clauses and Schrems II requirements;
  • Follow up with changes in law and issue recommendations to ensure compliance in full accordance with the guidelines of the DPO;
  • Provide guidance to customer’s support community;
  • Assist with updating business privacy policies and any other privacy documents reflecting personal data processing activities;
  • Advise and assist various internal stakeholders and/or departments in development and maintenance of standard contract terms and conditions in line with data protection provisions and address legal or administrative related queries in a proactive manner;
  • Advise on risks and liabilities of proposed commercial transactions and devise creative and practical legal solutions to meet business objectives;
  • Help to develop and manage internal controls relating to privacy legal frameworks;
  • Research and respond to day-to-day privacy-related questions from internal business clients as these arise;
  • Ensure that business is advised of changes to data protection/privacy related law/regulations and work closely with business to implement any operational changes;
  • Provide strategic legal guidance that balances applicable privacy and data protection requirements with practical, commercial considerations for the relevant stakeholders;
  • Work closely with and under supervision of Data Protection Officer to ensure that data protection/privacy related incidents, breaches, and risk events are appropriately reported, recorded and monitored at the relevant governance fora;
  • Fulfil responsibilities aligned to the Data Protection Strategy and advise business in line with relevant policies and standards related to data protection/privacy in accordance with the Data Protection strategy and Data Protection governance framework.

Qualifications

 

  • Relevant professional experience: combined experience of both law firm and in-house practice would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of in-house legal function is a plus
  • Legal proficiency in Data Protection as well as sound knowledge of ICT/IT terminology and environment.
  • Excellent drafting skills as regards Data Protection related documents and contracts
  • Communication skills (simplify legal language) with specialists and non-specialist recipients across departments (numerous interactions with product owners, project manager, ICT/IT specialists). 
  • Knowledge of English and French is required

 

What we offer you

  • An exceptional compensation package along with relocation support to help you move to the Grand Duchy
  • Your health is our wealth: private health insurance and free gym membership
  • On top of the minimum 26 vacation days, we also provide additional days the longer you work for us
  • We offer breakfast for our employees every day to help them begin the workday
  • The opportunity to see your work directly contribute to the success of the company
  • When you grow, we grow: You have the chance to attend events, meetups, and other perks for your professional growth
  • You’re joining a family and you are going to look the part! We give out company-branded merchandise and clothes to every single new joiner.

Additional Information

Byborg Enterprises SA is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment based on their skills, abilities and experience. We thrive to attract and hire a strong, talented and diverse workforce, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious or political beliefs, age, nationality, physical, mental or developmental disability, gender, sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. 

Final candidate will be requested to provide with a recent criminal record extract for background screening purpose.

NOTE: Byborg Enterprises SA does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. We consider any resume (CV) or biography received from an agency without prior approval from our Legal and Recruiting Department to be unsolicited, and such submissions will not be recognized for purposes of “ownership” of the candidate.

 

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