Description
Job Description
Helsing is a defence AI company that aims to protect democracies through technological leadership. We are looking for a Legal Counsel IT & Privacy to join our team in Munich or Berlin.
The Day-to-Day
- Build and maintain Helsing's data protection framework across all entities, covering records of processing activities, data protection impact assessments, privacy policies and breach response processes
- Draft, review and negotiate data processing agreements, joint controller agreements and privacy clauses in commercial and government contracts
- Partner with our Data Protection Officers and external DPOs across jurisdictions, handle data subject requests and act as our contact with supervisory authorities
- Deliver privacy training across the organisation and support M&A, procurement and new market entry with data protection due diligence
Requirements
- Fully qualified lawyer (2. Staatsexamen or equivalent in another jurisdiction)
- Experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements and IT contracts
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, pragmatic advice
- Fluent English communication
Nice to Have
- Advising on emerging digital regulation such as the AI Act, NIS2 and DORA
- Further legal qualifications such as an LL.M or Dr. iur
Benefits
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
- Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work