Lead Legal Counsel, Group DPO

As Lead Legal Counsel and Group Data Protection Officer at Bitpanda, you define and execute the global data protection strategy for the Bitpanda Group. You serve as the primary point of contact for supervisory authorities across Europe, UK and the UAE, and act as a crucial business enabler ensuring that Bitpanda's innovative product pipeline scales securely and in line with GDPR and emerging regulatory frameworks.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and continuously evolve the Bitpanda Group's enterprise-level data protection management system, ensuring a robust internal compliance framework across all international markets
• Serve as the official Group Data Protection Officer and primary point of contact for data protection supervisory authorities across Europe, UK and the UAE, leading responses to high-level inquiries and regulatory audits
• Partner directly with the C-suite, engineering, and product divisions to provide pragmatic, solution-oriented privacy advice on complex initiatives at the intersection of data privacy, blockchain technology, and AI
• Own the Group's data protection control framework, oversee regular monitoring and control testing, drive remediation of identified gaps, and report on framework effectiveness to senior management
• Oversee the escalation of complex data subject access requests, lead the incident response strategy for personal data breaches, and handle high-stakes negotiations for critical data processing agreements and international data transfers
• Monitor the rapidly shifting regulatory landscape in the digital asset space and data protection, translating complex legal developments into actionable business strategies and driving company-wide privacy training and awareness initiatives

What you bring

• 7+ years of experience in data protection, ideally with a mix of top-tier international law firms, regulatory authority, and in-house legal or privacy departments, with experience as an appointed Data Protection Officer
• The ability to navigate complex regulatory environments surrounding digital assets and regulated financial services, balancing aggressive business growth with strict risk and compliance frameworks
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving: you navigate legal roadblocks rather than simply pointing them out, delivering precise, reliable, and commercially viable legal advice while managing multiple competing priorities
• Full fluency in English and C1 or higher level of German
• Recognized privacy certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM are highly advantageous

What we offer

• Hybrid working model combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice
• Competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda's pay-for-impact policy, including participation in the stock option plan
• Confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources through OpenUP
• 3 additional days of paid time off beyond standard annual leave to rest and recharge, available after 6 months with the company
• Unlimited access to Udemy's library of online courses for continuous learning and professional development
• Discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel
• Up to 8 additional weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave
• Free onsite dining with freshly prepared lunches and snacks in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin
• Recognition and rewards for tenure and contributions at Bitpanda
• Exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear
• Company events including the Winter Party in Vienna and gatherings worldwide
• Location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda rewarding wherever you are

About Bitpanda

Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria, Bitpanda is Europe's leading multi-asset broker, helping over 7 million customers invest in cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks, precious metals and commodities. Operating across Europe, Bitpanda combines FinTech, Web3, and AI innovation with strict regulatory compliance to deliver one of Europe's safest and most secure investment platforms.