Lynk & Co is a company that is challenging the car industry, a pioneering brand in mobility and vehicle connectivity. This poses many opportunities but also challenges, and the role as DPO and Privacy Counsel is in this context a very important and visible role. 

We are a scale-up, with the possibility and challenges that comes with that. In practice it means you need to be a driven problem solver, a person that takes initiatives and, since things can change quickly here, you can handle and quickly respond to changing priorities. 

We are now looking for a Data Protection Officer and Privacy Counsel. In this role you will report to the Head of Legal, and work together with a small (but mighty) team mainly based in Gothenburg.   

As DPO and Privacy Counsel, you will support the company in fulfilling its data protection obligations. This includes performing the tasks of a DPO, e.g., monitoring company compliance with legal requirements and internal policies and procedures, and provide assistance and advice to Lynk & Co projects and operations. You will belong to the legal department of Lynk & Co and also support the company in legal matters mainly related to connectivity and IT.  

The position is based in Gothenburg.

What you'll do

• Inform and advice the company on data privacy and data protection requirements and related matters. 
• Maintain and develop our privacy program that defines, develops, and implements policies and processes that enable consistent and effective privacy practices, including the drafting of appropriate governing and supporting documents in consultation with key stakeholders.  
• Collaborate with the information security manager to ensure alignment between security and privacy compliance programs including policies, practices, and investigations. 
• Develop and conduct privacy training within the organization.  
• Support stakeholders with risk assessments, mitigation, and remediation.  Initiate, facilitate, and promote activities to foster data privacy awareness within the organization. 
• Regularly audit the company’s compliance with the GDPR, other privacy related regulations, and company internal policies. 
• Act as the company’s Data Protection Officer, including serving as the contact point for and cooperate with the supervisory authority. 
• Support with contractual matters in related legal fields such as IT/tech.  

What you should have

• A Master of Laws degree (LL.M), 
• Experience with legal counselling either from a law firm or as in-house legal counsel, through which you have acquired:
• Experience working in data protection compliance or a related field 
• Expertise in European data protection laws and practices including an in-depth understanding of GDPR and related laws and regulations 
• General understanding of current and emerging technology (e.g. understanding of functional aspects of IT architecture and systems and their impact on privacy 
• Knowledge of common compliance frameworks, e.g. ISO 27000.  
• Experience with project management and corporate governance structures 
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business environments 
• Experience within a legal, audit and/or risk function department 
• Great communication skills, including presentation and report writing skills 

The ideal candidate is organized, trustworthy and with an attention to details. Equally important is a positive spirit, strong team-player skills, and having fun at work! Of course, you feel totally comfortable speaking to a wide-ranging audience, from the board of directors to data subjects, from managers to IT staff and lawyers.

Working for Lynk & Co

Want to learn more about working for Lynk & Co and what we offer? Read more via this link: Why Lynk & Co - Lynk & Co (lynkco.com)

Our recruitment process

We work with a competence based framework. You apply by submitting your LinkedIn-profile or CV written in English and answering a few questions.

Our selection will primarily look at acquired competencies and skills.

To help us place the right people in the right role, we believe in science-based and fair assessment methods. Therefore, as part of our recruitment process, we use psychometric assessments from Alva Labs to help us increase our hiring success by identifying the candidates that are most likely to thrive and be successful in the role.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible. We will do ongoing selection of candidates during the application period, so don't hesitate to submit your application if you're interested.

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