Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Data Privacy)

Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Data Privacy) – JetBrains, Berlin

Full‑time in‑house counsel role focused on data privacy and regulatory compliance for an international technology company.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 8 years post‑qualification legal experience in data privacy, technology law, or digital regulatory compliance.
• Substantial in‑house counsel experience advising on privacy and data protection in an international tech environment.
• University‑level law degree.
• Professional fluency in English (written & spoken).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise cross‑functional teams on data privacy and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate product features, global data governance, and cross‑border transfer mechanisms for privacy‑by‑design compliance.
• Draft, review, and maintain data protection agreements, privacy policies, and terms of service.
• Map data flows and technical operations to a coherent global regulatory framework.
• Research regulatory shifts and produce legal memos and comparative analyses.
• Build and improve legal templates, DSAR processes, and knowledge databases.
• Identify and assess legal risks related to new technology laws and product design.
• Drive process improvements, incorporating AI and automation tools.

Compensation & Benefits

Paid position with competitive salary. Flexible work location, up to 30 days remote per year, medical insurance allowance, learning & development, mental health support, and other benefits (details vary by location).

Application Procedure

1. Log in or create a LinkedIn account.
2. Click “Apply” on the job posting.
3. Submit your résumé and cover letter through LinkedIn’s application interface.

Official Notification & Contact

Job posted by JetBrains on LinkedIn. No separate contact details provided.