GDPR Legal Counsel

Legal Specialist (Data & GDPR) - French Speaker

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About This Role:

We are looking for a skilled and proactive GDPR Legal Counsel to join our international legal team, with a focus on data protection, privacy compliance, and broader legal advisory responsibilities. You will play a central role not only in shaping and maintaining our data protection framework but also in supporting the legal team with corporate, commercial and IP/IT legal activities. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external counsel, manage internal legal queries and correspondence, and provide practical support through effective use and management of digital legal tools and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a GDPR qualification and relevant experience to develop a broad legal skill set in a dynamic, cross‑functional department within a growing international environment. You will report to the Group General Counsel on all GDPR matters and to the Head of Legal for general advisory issues.

Benefits

• A culture that values personal and professional development, with internal mobility opportunities.
• A supportive and open‑minded team that embraces diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.
• 32 days of paid vacation plus your birthday off.
• A flexible hybrid working scheme.
• Access to a learning budget and internal training.
• Mental health coaching.
• Regular global and local get‑togethers.
• Possibility of taking a sabbatical after two years.
• A cloud‑based company setup.

Responsibilities

Data Protection & GDPR Compliance

• Design, implement and maintain the company‑wide data protection program in line with GDPR, TTDSG and ePrivacy standards.
• Serve as CNIL point of contact for our French entities.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all data protection matters across group entities, including employees, management, customers and data protection authorities.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures and documentation related to data processing, breach response and compliance monitoring.
• Collaborate with product and tech teams to ensure privacy by design and by default in new and existing products and services.
• Oversee the breach notification process and coordinate responses in cooperation with external advisors and DPOs.
• Monitor data protection and privacy regulatory developments across Germany, France, UK, US, Spain and other core markets.

General Legal Advisory

• Report to the Head of Legal for all general advisory matters.
• Support day‑to‑day administrative tasks within the legal department, including document management, template creation and maintenance of internal legal filing systems.
• Conduct targeted legal research across various jurisdictions and provide concise summaries to support informed decision‑making, specifically in corporate, commercial, IP/IT law.
• Draft, review and negotiate various contracts and internal legal documentation; draft, review and file usual corporate minutes in France (filing of accounts, appointment of directors, change of address etc).
• Provide support with legal tech tools, including administration of electronic signature platforms, template management, user support and workflow coordination.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal teams and external counsel.
• Contribute to cross‑functional legal and compliance projects, including IT security certifications and business model assessments.

Your Profile

• Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience in a legal department (ideally GDPR) or international company, ideally in the digital, e‑commerce or SaaS sectors.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of GDPR and other relevant data protection laws (TTDSG, ePrivacy, UK GDPR, CCPA). Familiarity with IT/IP, commercial contracts and corporate law is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent in English and French; German is a strong advantage.
• Strong legal drafting in French and English, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and collaborative working style.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort working in fast‑paced, cross‑functional teams.
• Proficient with MS Office or Google Workspace; tech‑savvy and comfortable with digital tools.

Hiring Process

• TA Call: Meet one of our Talent Experts and get to know Atolls better.
• Technical Round: Focus on the technical aspects of the role, and meet your potential manager.
• Final Round: Meet other Atollians.