Senior Privacy Counsel

Kleinanzeigen is the leading online classifieds market in Germany. An average of more than 50 million ads are available in numerous categories - from children's supplies to electronics to real estate. With more than 36 million users per month, Kleinanzeigen has the widest reach of all online selling platforms in the country. Most of the items traded on Kleinanzeigen are second-hand. In this way, users make an active contribution to sustainability. The Kleinanzeigen market allows companies the opportunity to easily offer their services online. Kleinanzeigen was launched in September 2009 as eBay Kleinanzeigen. Since June 2021, the company has been part of Adevinta, a leading global provider of online classified ads. In May 2023, the name was changed to Kleinanzeigen.

Kleinanzeigen is part of Adevinta: a global online classifieds specialist and sustainability leader with 25+ products in 10 countries.

Make online trading safer and privacy-first. As Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Protection Officer (d/f/m) at Kleinanzeigen, you shape and drive our local privacy strategy, ensure GDPR-compliant products and services, and act as a trusted advisor to Product, Tech and business teams. You balance privacy, innovation and growth, and represent Kleinanzeigen towards regulators and external partners.

This is a hybrid role, our office is in Berlin-Charlottenburg. You report to the Legal Director, Kleinanzeigen.

What You'll Do

• Regulatory & external engagement: Act as a key contact for local regulators and officials in incidents, investigations or policy consultations, engaging confidently on complex privacy topics.

• Horizon scanning & networks: Monitor and interpret changes in legislation, industry standards and regulatory positions on privacy and data use, and develop and maintain a strong network with external privacy experts across industry, public sector and regulatory bodies.

• Compliance & risk management: Manage, monitor and report on privacy compliance topics, including records of processing activities, impact assessments and data retention; identify data protection issues proactively and recommend pragmatic remedies that align strong privacy safeguards with product and commercial objectives.

• Privacy strategy & governance: Co-shape and iterate the local privacy strategy and roadmap and fulfill all DPO-related tasks under GDPR and local law, including reporting and governance structures.

• Audits & training: Run regular internal privacy compliance audits and design and deliver training for business stakeholders.

Who You Are

• You have relevant experience both in a law firm and in-house, preferably with online platforms and/or ad tech, and you hold a German law degree (2. Staatsexamen or equivalent) and are business-fluent in German and English.

• You bring multi-year experience in the data protection field, have worked as a DPO, and have successfully engaged with data protection regulators, balancing privacy risk with business opportunity.

• You are proactive and a creative problem solver who enjoys working hands-on on complex privacy topics and turning them into clear, actionable guidance.

• You have a high interest in networking and building social connections and are an excellent collaborator with solid diplomacy, stakeholder management and strong presentation skills.

• You have a strong understanding of AI and data-driven technologies and their privacy implications, know how to assess and mitigate privacy risks of AI systems while using AI tools responsibly in your legal and compliance work, and ideally hold a CIPP or equivalent privacy qualification (or are willing to obtain one).

• You are a clear and confident communicator, able to explain complex legal and privacy topics to diverse audiences, and are business-fluent in German and English. 

Life at Adevinta comes with its perks Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits: 

• An attractive Base Salary

• Participation in our Short-Term Incentive plan (annual bonus)

• Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere Maybe not from the moonwell why not just make sure you have internet connection

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care ❤‍

• Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow  

On top of these, we also provide a range of locally relevant benefits. Wanna know more? Apply and ask our recruiters

Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

If you feel like you don't meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply and look forward to speaking with you.