Legal Counsel – Privacy, Data Protection

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🇪🇺 Europe – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Sumsub

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2015

💼 Consulting

⚖️ Legal

📦 Logistics

💰 $30M Series B - Sumsub on 2022-12

Consulting • Legal • Logistics

Sumsub is a compliance-focused technology company that provides SaaS solutions for transaction monitoring, product compliance, and related operational and pre-sales support to businesses. The company appears to operate an online platform with roles across operations, legal/compliance, and technical support, and targets other businesses with its services and tools.

📋 Description

• Maintain and update data protection, security, and privacy policies and procedures • Ensure effective consent management • Assist with data deletion requests and DSARs • Respond to privacy-related queries with timely, pragmatic advice • Review and draft data protection contractual terms, including DPAs and DTAs • Support onboarding of new technologies and vendors • Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) • Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) • Perform Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) • Support GDPR and privacy-by-design compliance • Monitor emerging data protection legislation • Oversee data processing registrations across jurisdictions • Deliver or oversee GDPR training for new starters and business teams • Support ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, UK GDPR, and other privacy certifications

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of practical experience applying data protection and privacy legislation, including GDPR and UK GDPR • Experience ideally within global technology companies • IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent certification desirable • General understanding of technology and security issues impacting privacy projects and programs • Awareness of ongoing and recent developments across the privacy landscape • Experience handling cross-border data privacy matters and implementing local regulatory requirements • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong problem-solving abilities • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and navigate ambiguity • Genuine interest in the privacy field

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote-first, trust-based culture • Work from the place that works best for you • No mandatory office days • Optional offices or coworking spaces in some locations • Flexible working hours with no fixed 9-to-5 schedule • Birthday holiday • 10 personal days each year • Seven sick days without paperwork • Extra time off for Christmas and New Year • Role-specific learning opportunities and covered events • Financial bonuses for marriage and welcoming a new baby • Fully covered team offsites a few times a year • Tools and hardware needed to perform the work • Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace