Role Overview
As Lead Legal Counsel, Group DPO, you will define and execute the global data protection strategy for the Bitpanda Group, serving as the primary point of contact for supervisory authorities and ensuring the innovative product pipeline scales securely in line with GDPR.
About Bitpanda
Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria, Bitpanda is Europe's leading multi-asset broker operating at the cutting edge of FinTech, Web3, and AI. The user-friendly platform empowers first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in cryptocurrencies, stocks, precious metals, and commodities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and continuously evolve the Bitpanda Group's enterprise-level data protection management system (DPMS)
- Serve as the official Group Data Protection Officer and primary point of contact for data protection supervisory authorities across Europe, UK and the UAE
- Partner directly with the C-suite, engineering, and product divisions to provide pragmatic, solution-oriented privacy advice
- Own the Group's data protection control framework, oversee regular monitoring and control testing
- Oversee the escalation of complex data subject access requests (DSARs) and lead the incident response strategy for personal data breaches
- Monitor the rapidly shifting regulatory landscape in the digital asset space and data protection
Requirements & Eligibility
- 7+ years of experience in data protection
- Experience with top-tier international law firms, regulatory authority, and in-house legal or privacy departments
- Acted as an appointed Data Protection Officer
- Fully fluent in English and C1 or higher level of German
- Recognized privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) are highly advantageous
Required Skills & Tech
GDPRData PrivacyComplianceLegal CounselRisk Management