Legal Counsel Privacy
What makes this role unique?
As one of our go-to Privacy Experts, you will have the opportunity to:
- work closely with our HR and Marketing colleagues globally to help embed privacy principles into everything we do
- be an essential part of building our thriving, connected Local Privacy Officer community, partnering with local teams to support them in navigating privacy risks, challenges and opportunities
- work on crafting global Privacy & Data Protection standards as well as creating fun, interactive trainings that actually stick!
- turn complex privacy concepts into compelling, business-relevant stories that inspire awareness and action, essential in the fast-paced world of digital marketing and AI
- drive global change and help us stay ahead of the curve by identifying the next trends in Privacy & Data Protection
With this role you can make real impact. Within the central Privacy Team, you'll have the responsibility and opportunity to show others the way, driving value for the business through your expertize and creativity
What we ask
- Practical thinker: complex legal issues? No problem! you're great at turning them into real-world solutions
- Go-getter: a self-starter who can map out what's needed, and then make it happen
- Privacy pro: deep knowledge of regulations such as GDPR, bonus points if you have a Dutch legal background and certifications like CIPP/E and/or CPM. We are looking for a legal Privacy expert with a minimum of 5 years experience in the legal Privacy area
- Digital savvy: you know your stuff when it comes to AI, cookies and similar technologies
- Global perspective: a connector who loves to work with and navigate diverse teams and cultures
What we offer
- Full time position (38 hours per week) within the Global Legal, Ethics & Compliance corporate function
- Based in Amersfoort, a member of the Privacy team reporting to the Global Ethics & Compliance Director
- Global scope working closely with HR and Marketing teams at both the Business Group and OpCo level as well as with the Corporate Functions of IT, Cybersecurity and Procurement
- We embrace a hybrid way of working so you'll enjoy plenty of flexibility to work from home or at the office, whatever works best for you
- Opportunities to grow within the Legal, Ethics & Compliance function and/or within related functions with which the team works closely such as IT
Vacancy description
A global role, working as the "go-to" legal expert for our Local Privacy Officers as well as our HR and Marketing colleagues worldwide, providing privacy and data protection advice and guidance.
Working closely together with corporate and local business teams to embed privacy principles into everyday HR and Marketing processes and ways of working
Implementing regular connects, training and support for the global Local Privacy Officer community
Mapping how we use personal data globally and ensuring each process is documented and understood. Co-owning (with the Global Privacy Manager) our Register of Processing Activities.
Leading our Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Crafting and updating global Privacy and Data Protection standards, guidelines and policies. Supporting the OpCos in implementing new policies and legislation
Creating, personalizing and conducting interactive and fun Privacy and Data Protection trainings to different functions and teams across our organization
Team Details
See all colleagues on LinkedInFor thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.
We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.
For our team, Privacy isn't just a tick-box, its a commitment to building trust from our member farmers, employees, consumers and business partners. We are committed to ensure that their personal data is handled with care. To support this, we've built a robust global privacy programme, led by an incredible team of privacy experts. That's where we need you! We are on the hunt for a passionate and proactive Legal Counsel Privacy to help us not just meet our compliance goals, but turn Privacy into a business opportunity. This isn't your usual "behind the desk" legal role. It's your chance to collaborate globally, think creatively, develop yourself and make a tangible impact.