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About the Role

PAIR Finance is seeking a (Senior) Data Protection Counsel to join their Legal & Compliance team. This role will serve as a technical escalation and advisory point, develop data protection documentation, and assist with authority proceedings, contract reviews, and the implementation of data protection requirements across various EU countries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously develop data protection documentation within the PAIR Finance Group, including the register of processing activities (Art. 30 GDPR), data protection impact assessments (DPIA), and associated technical and organizational measures in coordination with IT Security.
• Act as the technical escalation point for the operational data protection team on complex data protection legal issues and the processing of complex data subject requests (Art. 15 ff. GDPR).
• Advise management on data protection compliance matters, including IT legal issues.
• Provide substantive support, coordination, and preparation of statements for supervisory authority and court proceedings and inquiries.
• Review, draft, and negotiate data protection agreements with clients, service providers, and partners, collaborating closely with the Legal Commercial team, Procurement, and IT Security.
• Support the implementation of data protection requirements from various jurisdictions where PAIR Finance operates.
• Conduct department-specific training (e.g., Privacy by Design) for colleagues.
• Collaborate closely with the Data Protection & AI Governance Counsel, the Data Protection Officer, Quality Management, Customer Advocacy, and external legal counsel to review and adapt process quality.
• Participate in internal corporate audits and audits of service providers/partners.

Requirements

• Legal education with a focus relevant to the role, ideally demonstrated through specializations or additional qualifications.
• Full legal qualification (two state examinations) is a plus.
• Candidates with a legal degree/state examination or an above-average degree in business law are welcome.
• Graduates with relevant professional experience from other jurisdictions (e.g., Poland, Spain, Italy, France) are also considered.
• Minimum of two years of relevant practical professional experience in data protection law in the areas relevant to the position.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including dealing with supervisory authorities, is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection law (GDPR, DSG), IT/software/copyright law, and data security, ideally with a connection to the payment industry, is advantageous.
• Knowledge of civil law and administrative procedure law is also beneficial.
• Strong interest in legal, technical, and economic interrelationships.
• Ability to explain complex legal and technical contexts clearly to other departments.
• Negotiation-level German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in additional foreign languages (e.g., French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish) is a plus.
• Motivation to work in an international, regulated, and innovative environment and to become an active part of a great Legal & Compliance team.

Skills

• Data Protection Law
• GDPR
• IT Law
• Software Law
• Copyright Law
• Data Security
• Civil Law
• Administrative Procedure Law
• Stakeholder Management
• Contract Management
• Legal Drafting
• Contract Negotiation
• Audit Participation
• Training Delivery
• Privacy by Design
• Legal Research
• Legal Analysis
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills

Location

• Berlin (Charlottenburg)

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior
• Minimum two years of relevant practical professional experience

Education Level

• Legal education with relevant focus
• Full legal qualification (two state examinations) is a plus
• Legal degree/state examination
• Above-average degree in business law
• Graduates with relevant professional experience from other jurisdictions

Benefits

• Company pension plan & subsidy for Deutschlandticket
• Access to Corporate Benefits (exclusive discounts & offers)
• Permanent contract
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days of vacation
• Individual learning budget
• Access to language courses
• Structured onboarding
• Continuous mentoring
• Flat hierarchies
• Transparent and appreciative feedback culture
• Regular 1:1s, All-Hands & Performance Cycles
• Diverse, international teams
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Regular team events
• Office life with regular shared breakfast, foosball & seasonal events

About the Company

• PAIR Finance is revolutionizing debt collection in Europe since 2016 by combining modern technology and AI-powered communication to help clients collect outstanding debts efficiently and respectfully.
• Data protection is central to our operations, as we operate in multiple EU countries and process sensitive consumer and client data, requiring high standards of data protection compliance.
• We are a technology leader in the digital debt collection solution space, characterized by a high standard of customer orientation and efficiency.
• Our approach combines technology with psychology through the use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to act individually and uncomplicatedly throughout the entire debt collection process.
• PAIR Finance is strengthened by one of the most renowned private equity firms in the fintech sector, Pollen Street, and partnerships with other investors like Zalando Payments.
• We offer an excellent opportunity to dive deep into the fintech industry and actively shape it.

Equal Opportunity

• PAIR Finance is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse team and an inclusive culture.
• We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, or disability.