As our next Group Privacy Lawyer you will be responsible for managing data privacy risks across the Group, ensuring compliance with privacy laws, and driving a strong data privacy culture. You will be advising stakeholders on regulatory developments, overseeing privacy risk management, and integrating privacy solutions into business processes. You will also plays a key role in transactions involving data privacy considerations.
This is a hybrid role, based out of Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. You are invited to work on-site at the office a minimum of one day per week, preferably two. We support your home office set-up, travel costs, and provide flexibility regarding hybrid work.
Privacy Strategy & Compliance:
Develop and execute global privacy initiatives and policies to mitigate privacy risks.
Oversee the implementation and monitoring of privacy programs across the Group.
Assess the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions on business operations.
Maintain and update the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) at the Head Office.
Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and manage data breach incidents and data-subject requests.
Training & Culture Development:
Organise and conduct privacy training sessions at the Head Office (HO) and across the Group.
Foster a strong data privacy culture by engaging with teams and promoting awareness.
Maintain and develop a Privacy Contact Persons’ Community across different regions.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory:
Provide expert guidance on privacy risks and compliance to business units.
Collaborate with IT, HR, Legal, Compliance, and other key departments to integrate privacy solutions into business strategies and applications.
Support transactions involving privacy and regulatory compliance.
Monitoring & Reporting:
Track and report on privacy risks, incidents, and compliance status to senior management.
Guide and monitor data-protection activities at the country level.
Master’s degree in Law (preferably with a focus on data protection/privacy law).
5+ years of experience in privacy law and compliance, including GDPR implementation, preferably in a global organization.
Hands-on approach with a high level of energy and initiative.
Strong project management skills with the ability to execute privacy initiatives effectively.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to build and maintain relationships across different business functions.
Fluent in English.
Desirable:
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) or Data Protection Officer (DPO) qualification.
Additional language skills (e.g., Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish).
Next to a solid monetary compensation, receive a strong pension package.
Benefit from a healthy work-life balance with 36 holiday days per year, based on a full-time contract. 30 of these are for your own choosing, 6 are office closure days.
Take advantage of flexible home-working policies and a home-office budget.
At BDR Thermea Group, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7,000, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesive team culture.
BDR Thermea Group is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us in shaping a more sustainable, innovative future for everyone.
At BDR Thermea Group, we don't just talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a team member, you'll be part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems.
Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future, and Customer Focus. We support your growth, development, and well-being in a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.
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We make the energy transition a reality. Our brands – trusted by installers and end-users in more than 100 countries in all European markets, Turkey and China – include Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, Brötje, Chappée and Baymak. We manufacture close to our customers in 14 different locations in nine countries. Our customers can choose from different technologies that allow them to reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying comfort in their homes. Our goal is to help bring the energy transition closer. Our connected and integrated technologies enable the global shift towards fully sustainable energy carriers, such as heat pumps, hybrid and hydrogen boilers, and we work to reduce carbon emissions from our operations, suppliers, and products.
