Legal Counsel - Data Protection at Bitpanda

<div class="content-intro"><h4><strong>Who we are </strong></h4> <p>We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.</p> <p> </p> <p>Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!</p> <p> </p></div><p> </p> <h4><strong>Your mission</strong></h4> <p>As Legal Counsel, Data Protection, you will be part of the Bitpanda Legal team and work closely with the Group Data Protection Officer on all privacy and data protection matters arising within the Bitpanda Group. You will support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of our data protection framework, advising business and product teams across our European and international operations to ensure that handling of personal data is compliant, pragmatic and built into how we work.</p> <h4><strong>Who you are</strong></h4> <ul> <li>A university degree in law from a European university, ideally with a focus on data protection, IT/IP law and/or regulatory law</li> <li>A minimum of 1 to 3 years of professional experience in data protection / privacy law, gained in an international law firm, a regulatory authority, or as in-house counsel in an international company (a completed bar exam and/or a privacy certification such as CIPP/E is an advantage)</li> <li>Solid working knowledge of the GDPR and related European and national data protection laws; familiarity with the regulatory environment for financial services and crypto-assets is a plus</li> <li>Team player with quick comprehension, a solution-oriented and precise way of working, and the ability to work reliably both independently and in a team</li> <li>Fluency in English is required; German B2 level or above</li> </ul> <h4><strong>What you’ll do:</strong&