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Leiter Recht & Datenschutz (m/w/d)

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENRemoteFull-time€140k–€160k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-02
Hybrid

Core

Lead Legal & Data Protection Officer responsible for managing the legal department, advising senior management on complex legal issues, and driving sales law and data protection strategies.

Role type

Senior Legal Counsel / Head of Legal (Sales & Data Protection)

Builds

Legal processes, contracts, and compliance frameworks for sales and data protection

Domain

Legal / Data Protection / Sales

Required skills

German law expertise, sales law, data protection law, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, project management, stakeholder advisory, team leadership, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Change management, external counsel management, analytical problem solving

Technologies

Legal tech tools, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Oversee the legal department and drive its future development; Advise senior management and business units on complex legal matters; Develop and review contracts and legal documents; Monitor regulatory changes and implement organizational measures; Lead legal aspects of projects and change initiatives; Manage external legal counsel as needed; Enhance data protection structures and processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities