Legal Counsel, Data Privacy and Protection (m/f/x)

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Counsel, Data Privacy and Protection will provide legal advisory services on data privacy and protection, ensuring compliance by providing expert knowledge and cost-effective advice, guidance, and support on a proactive basis, to minimize potential risk exposure and legal claims within the region of scope.
The position is based in either Sailauf, near Aschaffenburg, or Munich.

• Provide cross-functional advice and guidance on regional data privacy and regulatory inquiries, with a focus on employee and candidate data privacy.
• Develop practical solutions for fundamental questions in alignment with relevant data privacy regulations.
• Assist in evaluating and analyzing new technologies and systems for data privacy compliance.
• Supports and assists with the implementation and maintenance of Data Privacy related operations including but not limited to data inventories, data privacy notices and consent notices.
• Review, negotiate and draft contracts, particularly data processing agreements, standard contractual clauses, and internal policies, including in an international context.
• Contribute to process improvements, increased efficiency, compliance framework enhancements and development of standard methodologies.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and monitor industry trends to remain informed about future developments, trends, and best practices related to data privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Assist divisions in the preparation and documentation of internal audits related to Data Privacy, evaluate potential findings, and provide guidance in the implementation of action plans.
• Raise awareness among employees by developing Data Privacy training sessions.

Who we are looking for

• LLM degree and license to practice law in a European Union country, with a minimum of 5 years (preferably 7+ years) of experience in data privacy, regulatory compliance, and contract law.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, international data transfer mechanisms and employee data privacy regulations.
• Certifications in data privacy (e.g. CIPP/E or similar) are a plus.
• Proven track record advising on GDPR compliance, including risk assessments, DPIAs, and regulatory responses.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, and drafting data processing agreements (DPAs), standard contractual clauses (SCCs), and vendor contracts.
• Hands-on experience with privacy frameworks, data inventories, and regulatory audits.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams (Legal, HR, IT, Compliance) on privacy initiatives.
• Native or C2 fluency in German and English is required.
• Strong legal analysis and problem-solving skills with a strategic, risk-based approach.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs for employees.
• Ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts actionable business guidance.

Site Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work
• Health programs and team events
• International, dynamic and responsible workplace
• Training programs and internal development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Profit participation program
• Employee & Family assistance program
• Additional statutory holiday entitlement
• Cafeteria
• Parking possibilities

Please submit your application along with your earliest starting date, salary expectations, and preferred location.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Corporate