(Senior) Privacy & Data Protection Counsel (m/w/d)

About J&T Express

About J&T Express

J&T Express is one of the fastest-growing international logistics companies, operating across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. As we continue our expansion across Europe, we are building scalable structures, strengthening our governance framework, and creating exciting opportunities for professionals who want to make a real impact from day one.

Join J&T Express as a (Senior) Privacy & Data Protection Counsel and become part of our growing Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you will help shape and continuously develop our European privacy framework, advise the business on complex data protection matters, and support the implementation of best-in-class compliance standards across multiple countries.

The role is currently based in Kelsterbach. As part of our continued growth, we are planning to relocate our office to Nieder-Olm, near Mainz, around October 2026.

Your Responsibilities

Data Protection & Privacy

• Act as the primary legal advisor on all aspects of European and German data protection law, particularly the GDPR and BDSG, including data subject requests, personal data breaches, and regulatory inquiries

• Shape, implement, and continuously enhance the company's Privacy Management System

• Prepare, review, and maintain privacy policies, notices, guidelines, and internal procedures

• Drive Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default initiatives across business projects and new technologies

• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

• Oversee the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) and advise on data retention and information lifecycle management

• Negotiate and review Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and advise on international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
  
  Business Support

• Partner with business functions across Germany and Europe to deliver pragmatic and commercially sound privacy advice

• Support strategic business initiatives, operational processes, and digital transformation projects from a data protection perspective
  
  Compliance & Governance

• Perform privacy audits and compliance reviews

• Design and deliver privacy training and awareness initiatives

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into practical business solutions

• Establish privacy reporting, compliance metrics, and governance standards
  
  Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, IT, Information Security, HR, and other key stakeholders to embed privacy requirements into day-to-day business

• Liaise with external legal advisors and the Data Protection Officer where required

Your Profile

• Fully qualified lawyer (Germany) or an equivalent European legal qualification; alternatively, a law degree with relevant professional experience in data protection and privacy law

• At least 3 years of professional experience in data protection and privacy law

• Strong knowledge of the GDPR, the BDSG, and other applicable European data protection laws

• Experience drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), advising on international data transfers, and conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

• Professional privacy certifications such as CIPP/E are considered an advantage

• Experience in the logistics, e-commerce, transportation, or technology sector is considered an advantage

• Business-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international, and rapidly growing business environment

• Business fluent German and English are required

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing international logistics companies

• A key role in shaping and further developing our European Privacy & Data Protection framework

• The opportunity to build scalable privacy structures and make a lasting impact across multiple European countries

• A dynamic, international, and multicultural working environment with fast decision-making processes

• High levels of ownership, autonomy, and excellent development opportunities

• Competitive compensation, bonus programs, and additional employee benefits

Interesse?

Ready to grow with us? We move Jet-fast, deliver Timely, and grow with Technology.Join J&T Express and become part of one of the world's fastest-growing logistics companies. If you're ready to shape our European privacy and data protection framework, advise international stakeholders, and help build a best-in-class Legal & Compliance function, we'd love to hear from you.Apply via this platform or send your CV directly to:Alexandros StrantzalisRecruitment Specialist – J&T Express Germanyalexandros.strantzalis@jtexpress.de+49 176 76670319