Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance & Regulatory
Organising Institution / Firm
Volue
Quick Verified Facts
๐ Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
๐ Mode / Location
Woj. Pomorskie, Poland
๐ฐ Stipend / Pay
360,000 - 420,000 PLN per year
๐ Eligibility
Qualified lawyer in a relevant European jurisdiction with approximately 10+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE); substantial compliance and regulatory experience in an international tech/SaaS environment; experience across REMIT, EU AI Act, NIS2, GDPR, anti-bribery, and third-party risk management; fluent professional English.
๐ก๏ธ Category
Corporate Legal Job / In-House Counsel
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Volue, an international technology and software solutions company powering the European energy sector across 40+ countries, is inviting applications for the position of Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance & Regulatory based in Woj. Pomorskie, Poland. Starting in January 2027, this foundational role reports directly to the General Counsel and is tasked with building and leading Volue's Group-wide compliance framework from the ground up, spanning business integrity, regulatory affairs, AI governance, cybersecurity resilience, and energy trading regulations.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Qualified lawyer in a relevant European jurisdiction.
- Experience: Approximately 10+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE), including significant compliance and regulatory experience in an international tech, software, or SaaS business.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Proven understanding of REMIT (energy trading), EU AI Act, NIS2, cybersecurity, GDPR, anti-bribery & corruption (ABC), sanctions, and ESG supply-chain compliance.
- Language & Mobility: Professional fluency in English; willingness and ability to travel internationally.
- Desirable: Exposure to wholesale energy markets/trading, IAPP certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP), or ISO standards (ISO 27001, 37301, 42001).
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Design, implement, and maintain the Group compliance framework, governance, risk assessment controls, and policy architecture.
- Lead legal and regulatory compliance for REMIT-regulated energy activities and advise on tech/trading product compliance.
- Oversee AI governance (EU AI Act), NIS2 operational resilience, cybersecurity incidents, and third-party risk management in coordination with InfoSec functions.
- Manage anti-bribery/corruption, trade sanctions, competition law, whistleblowing mechanisms, and KYB due diligence.
- Drive Group GDPR compliance, privacy-by-design, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and international data transfers.
- Advise on regulatory aspects of customer contracts, tenders, market entry, product launches, and M&A transactions.
Compensation, Mode & Location
- Salary: 360,000 โ 420,000 PLN per year (aligned with EU Pay Transparency Directive).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Location: Woj. Pomorskie, Poland (with flexible working arrangements).
Application Procedure
- Review the role specifications and ensure qualifications match the 10+ years PQE requirements.
- Submit your application directly through the official posting link on LinkedIn or Volue's careers portal.
Official Contact Information
For questions or recruiter outreach, contact Maลgorzata Dynkiewicz (Recruitment & People Partner at Volue) via the official application page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the start date for this position?
The role is scheduled to commence on January 1, 2027.
What regulatory domains are central to this role?
The primary domains include REMIT (energy regulation), EU AI Act, NIS2 cybersecurity compliance, GDPR, anti-bribery, and trade controls.