Engineering - Electrical & ElectronicsFull time
23 Sept
In House Legal and Compliance Specialist, Data Protection
In House Legal and Compliance Specialist, Data Protection (F/M) Location: Sibiu, Romania Work model: Hybrid, 2 days home office and 3 days office Contract: Indefinite About our client Our client is an international group active in automotive electronics, with several thousand employees and with manufacturing and engineering sites in Europe, Asia and North America. The company develops and produces electronic and mechatronic components for well known vehicle manufacturers, and also supplies a number of non automotive industrial markets. In Romania the group runs a combined manufacturing and engineering site in the Sibiu area, integrated into its international structure. The local functions work directly with the group headquarters and with the other locations, on international suppliers, customers and projects. Why this role Reports directly to the General Manager, with the standing that comes with it, and works in alignment with the corporate legal and compliance function and the group data protection organisation. Broad remit rather than a narrow specialisation: data protection, compliance, labour law, internal investigations, contract support and internal audit. Ownership of the GDPR coordinator role for the site, including data subject requests and breach management. Real influence on culture through policy writing, training and awareness programmes. Hybrid arrangement, three days on site and two days home office. The role Responsibilities Advise senior management and employees on legal, compliance and data protection obligations on site, including GDPR requirements. Act as GDPR Coordinator, monitoring compliance and managing data subject requests. Draft, implement and maintain internal policies and procedures for data protection, compliance and workplace conduct, and adapt and integrate global guidelines locally. Support the Corporate Legal Department in the context of contract management. Manage personal data breaches and other compliance incidents, including notifications to authorities and affected individuals. Prevent, manage and investigate cases of misconduct such as workplace harassment, in line with legal and ethical standards. Provide training, awareness programs and guidance to promote a strong compliance and ethical culture across the organization. Identify, assess and mitigate legal, compliance and reputational risks, including conflicts of interest and related party relationships. Perform internal audits to assess compliance with legal, regulatory and internal policy requirements. Organize and monitor possible external or internal compliance audits. Report directly to the General Manager on legal, compliance and data protection matters. Note on reporting lines The above activities are carried out in alignment with the Corporate Legal and Compliance Department and the Group Data Protection Organization, including the Data Protection Officer. Qualifications Degree in Law or a related field (for example Human Resources, Administrative Sciences, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work). Minimum several years of relevant professional experience in Legal, Compliance and/or Data Protection roles. In depth knowledge of GDPR, data protection regulations, labor law and compliance frameworks. Experience as GDPR Coordinator. Certifications or formal training in data protection, compliance, labor law, internal investigations or ethics are highly desirable. Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills, with a pragmatic and solution oriented mindset. High level of integrity, independence and discretion. Excellent communication, training and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English skills in written and verbal form, German helpful. Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross functional teams. Confidentiality Applications are treated in strict confidence. The name of the company is disclosed to shortlisted candidates before any interview. Personal data is processed in line with GDPR and only for the purposes of this recruitment process.