Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialist

Location: Stuttgart (hybrid)

Our client is seeking a Data Protection Specialist to join its compliance team. The role focuses on supporting day-to-day operations, managing privacy governance, and driving compliance initiatives across departments, including projects involving AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on data protection compliance and support internal teams with privacy-related inquiries and operational needs.
• Monitor and interpret developments in German and EU data protection laws (e.g. GDPR, BDSG, TDDDG), advising departments on implementation.
• Maintain privacy governance documentation, including Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), DPIAs, and data deletion concepts.
• Review and negotiate data protection contracts, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
• Handle privacy-related incidents, coordinate data subject requests, and liaise with internal/external stakeholders.
• Draft internal privacy policies and establish data protection guidelines and governance frameworks.
• Deliver privacy training sessions across teams and management.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, compliance officers, and data protection leadership.

Requirements:

• Degree in Law or Business Law, ideally with specialization in data protection or IT law.
• 2–5 years of experience in data protection, compliance, or risk management, preferably in an international or corporate setting.
• Solid knowledge of German and European data privacy laws and implementation best practices.
• Familiarity with IT processes and interest in digitalization and AI-related compliance.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and process-mapping skills.
• Proactive, risk-aware, and solution-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.

What’s on Offer:

• Comprehensive onboarding at headquarters.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and company stock options.
• Employer-supported pension scheme.
• Hybrid work model with up to 50% home office and the option to work up to 40 days abroad.
• Flexible working hours and modern workspaces.
• Discounts on gym memberships and access to employee perks platforms.
• Team events, open-door culture, and internal initiatives supporting diversity and inclusion.