2023-08-23 14:48:55

Legal Counsel (Data Protection)

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Job Description

What can we offer you?

Does data protection make your eyes sparkle? Have you ever wondered how does a Data Protection Officer operate in a global tech startup, who has become a unicorn? As part of Veriff’s DPO Office, you will be contributing to Veriff’s global privacy compliance by providing innovative and solution-oriented advice in the challenging privacy field. You will work closely with different international teams within Legal Division, Regulatory, Product, Engineering and many others. As Veriff is a global company, enhancing and refining our global DPO Office operations also creates a possibility to improve knowledge of different privacy laws in the world and also how to tailor processes accordingly.

 

What will you be doing...

  • Contributing to the creation and implementation of global DPO Office operations
  • Managing data protection registries
  • Handling data subject access requests
  • Helping on managing data breaches
  • Creation and managing of data protection documentation
  • Conducting trainings and audits
  • Provide independent and impartial counselling to Veriff’s various product initiatives and services regarding data processing activities
  • Supporting other Legal and Compliance teams regarding data protection questions and topics

Requirements

Who are we looking for?

  • Master’s degree in Law and 2-4 years of legal experience, preferably in the data protection field
  • Knowledge and practical legal experience in dealing with privacy and data protection matters (including GDPR), including managing different data protection registries, handling data subject access requests, managing data breaches, conducting audits and trainings, providing privacy-related documentation and independent analysis
  • Excellent writing, communication, project management, public speaking and presentation skills
  • Ability to conduct work independently and in cooperation with other international teams in the company
  • High-stress tolerance to navigate the stormy waters of data protection

Company offers

Why Veriff?

We help companies all over the world connect with honest people. Our software verifies over 10,000 government-issued documents from more than 190 countries — and this is growing fast! That's millions of verified identities a year and countless people working behind the scenes to help make the lives of millions, and eventually billions, of people safer online. We are a force for good and want to be the standard for trust online.

We're a diverse team of over 40 nationalities coming together to solve one of the world's most pressing problems. When you join Team Veriff, we offer you the opportunity to have real impact and advance your career, whilst looking after you along the way with a range of benefits designed with you in mind. Some of our favourites include:

  • Six weeks of fully paid sabbatical leave after reaching your 3rd work anniversary
  • One day per year to dedicate to a charity of your choice
  • Full flexibility to work from home or our pet friendly offices
  • Stock options that ensure you share in our success
  • Extensive medical, wellness and L&D coverage to ensure you're feeling great physically and mentally