Senior Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer (f/m/d)
HybridMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Job Summary
Draft, review, and negotiate IT and non-IT contracts, including SaaS and data processing agreements, while maintaining and evolving standard contract templates. Provide legal advice to management on supplier assessments, third-party risk management, and AI-related topics, adapting Allianz corporate rules for ADH. Maintain the data privacy organization in line with GDPR, own records of processing activities, and support impact assessments for new product features. Foster a data privacy culture through tailored trainings and manage the compliance management system to oversee non-financial risks and regulatory changes. This role serves as the trusted link between ADH and Allianz Group's legal and privacy functions, translating Group requirements for a non-insurance entity. The position reports to ADH management and supports the broader Allianz Group in optimizing health insurance business along the value chain.
Required Qualifications
- A completed law degree (2nd German state exam, LL.M., Doctor of Laws, or European equivalent)
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in contract and IT law, gained at a law firm or as in-house counsel, with a focus on privacy, IT law, and regulatory matters
- Solid knowledge of AI regulation and its practical relevance for digital business processes and data processing
- Fluent English, including legal terminology
- Proven experience as a Data Protection Officer and/or Compliance Officer
- Strong track record drafting and negotiating IT contracts (SaaS, data processing, joint controller, and controller-to-controller agreements) and designing privacy/compliance policies and processes
- A target-oriented, diligent working style, comfortable operating autonomously while collaborating closely with a broader team
Desired Qualifications
- a privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/E)
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