Lead Legal Counsel, Group DPO
Core
Define and execute the global data protection strategy for the Bitpanda Group, serving as the primary point of contact for supervisory authorities and ensuring product scaling aligns with GDPR and emerging regulations.
Role type
Lead Legal Counsel / Group Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Builds
Enterprise-level data protection management system (DPMS) and global compliance framework for a multi-asset broker.
Domain
FinTech, Web3, AI, and digital asset regulation.
Required skills
Data protection law expertise, regulatory authority liaison, business enablement for AI/blockchain, control framework design, incident response strategy, international data transfer negotiations.
Preferred skills
CIPP/E or CIPM certification, experience in top-tier international law firms or regulatory authorities.
Technologies
GDPR, blockchain technology, AI systems.
Responsibilities
Design and evolve the enterprise-level DPMS; lead responses to regulatory audits and high-level inquiries; partner with C-suite on privacy advice for AI and blockchain initiatives; oversee DSAR escalation and breach incident response; negotiate critical DPAs and international data transfers; drive company-wide privacy training.
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
