(Junior) Legal Engineer & Privacy Consultant

YOUR JOB

Are you excited by the idea of combining privacy, compliance and AI to solve real business challenges? Do you want to go beyond traditional consulting and help shape the next generation of technology enabled compliance? As a (Junior) Legal Engineer & Privacy Consultant, you advise clients on data protection and compliance while identifying opportunities to leverage AI, automation and Legal Tech solutions. Sitting at the intersection of law, technology and business, you help turn regulatory complexity into scalable, practical and future ready solutions.

WE PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA

We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities, and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Privacy & Compliance Consulting

• You advise and support clients on data protection, combining privacy expertise with smart use of our AI-powered platform.
• You recommend and implement appropriate compliance measures, guiding clients to use DataGuard as their central privacy hub.
• You design and roll out data protection policies and procedures that are efficient, scalable and sustainable.
• You conduct data protection impact and risk assessments, leveraging automation to improve speed, clarity and consistency.
• You contribute to platform and service development by sharing customer feedback and collaborating across teams.

AI & Legal Tech

• You identify opportunities to automate legal, privacy and compliance workflows.
• You build and improve AI powered assistants, workflows and automations that enhance consulting outcomes.
• You explore emerging AI tools and technologies and evaluate their practical business impact.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

• Steep learning curve with hands-on responsibility from day one

• Close mentoring and strong support from experienced privacy consultants

• Exposure to a wide variety of clients, industries and real-world use cases

• Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities

• Training budget and support for relevant certifications

• High visibility across teams and insights into Product and Engineering

• A collaborative, supportive team that values curiosity and growth

• The chance to shape your career path as you grow with the company

THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD

• You hold a degree in Law, Business Law or a related field.
• You have gained first experience in privacy, compliance, consulting or Legal Tech, whether through internships, working student roles or full time positions.
• You are curious about AI, automation and emerging technologies and have worked with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and/or Microsoft Copilot.
• You ideally have first exposure to APIs, n8n, Make or other low code tools.
• You bring a structured, analytical and solution oriented mindset.
• You enjoy working with customers and translating complexity into practical outcomes.
• You are native-level fluent in German and comfortable working in English.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS:

No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!

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