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BitpandaLead Legal Counsel, Group DPO
Bitpanda, a multi-asset broker founded in Vienna in 2014, seeks a Lead Legal Counsel, Group DPO to shape and execute its enterprise-wide data protection strategy. Serving…
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Lead Legal Counsel, Group DPO at Bitpanda is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Hybrid. Location: Not specified. No salary is shown in this listing. It was posted on Sep 30, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
Bitpanda, a multi-asset broker founded in Vienna in 2014, seeks a Lead Legal Counsel, Group DPO to shape and execute its enterprise-wide data protection strategy. Serving millions of users across Europe, the company operates within the FinTech, Web3, and artificial intelligence sectors. This position suits an experienced legal professional capable of balancing commercial business growth with rigorous compliance obligations across international markets.
In this leadership function, the successful candidate will direct the data protection management system, act as the primary liaison for supervisory authorities in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, and provide expert guidance on complex blockchain and artificial intelligence projects. The role demands deep knowledge of privacy laws, strong stakeholder management abilities, and fluency in both English and German.
Bitpanda provides a comprehensive compensation structure that incorporates a stock option plan, hybrid working arrangements, mental health resources through OpenUP, gender-neutral new parent leave, unlimited access to online courses via Udemy, and onsite meals at specific office locations.
Responsibilities
- Design and evolve the enterprise data protection management system across international markets
- Act as the official Group Data Protection Officer and primary contact for supervisory authorities in Europe, the UK, and the UAE
- Partner with executive leadership, engineering, and product divisions to offer privacy advice on blockchain technology and artificial intelligence initiatives
- Manage the data protection control framework, oversee monitoring and testing, and remediate compliance gaps
- Handle complex data subject access requests, personal data breach incidents, and international data transfer agreements
- Monitor regulatory shifts in the digital asset sector and lead internal privacy training initiatives
Requirements
- At least 7 years of professional experience in data protection
- Prior experience working in top-tier international law firms, regulatory authorities, or in-house legal departments
- Past experience acting as an appointed Data Protection Officer
- Full fluency in English
- C1 or higher proficiency level in German
Qualifications
- Recognized privacy certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM
Core Skills
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with 25 days per year allowed from another city or country
- Competitive compensation package featuring stock option plan participation
- Confidential mental health support and coaching through OpenUP
- Additional paid time off days to rest and recharge after six months of employment
- Unlimited access to Udemy online courses
- Global partner discounts across lifestyle, travel, wellness, and technology
- Up to 8 additional weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave
- Free onsite dining and snacks at offices in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin
- Tenure recognition rewards and company-branded merchandise
- Access to company-wide events including the annual Winter Party in Vienna
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What is the employment type for this position?
The role is a full-time position.
What are the remote work options?
The company utilizes a hybrid working model that mixes onsite collaboration with remote work, plus an extra 25 days per year to work from a location of the employee's choice.
What language skills are required?
Candidates must be fully fluent in English and possess a C1 or higher proficiency level in German.
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The source posting does not specify the salary amount.
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