Chief Legal Officer & Data Protection Officer

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) & Data Protection Officer (DPO) leads all legal, regulatory, and data-protection activities across PIL. You will be primarily responsible for providing legal advice to the business and ensuring the firm’s full compliance with GDPR while supporting business strategy, governance, and risk management. The CLO/DPO advises the Board and executive management on legal risks, managing legal operations and overseeing legal matters related to contracts, and ensures the ethical and compliant treatment of client and employee data.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the firm’s chief legal advisor, working closely with the business, to provide legal guidance regarding all applicable EU and Irish laws governing crypto-asset services, financial regulation, AML/CFT, and corporate governance.Draft, review, and negotiate all legal agreements, including client terms, and vendor contracts.Provide strategic legal support on new products, trading activities, custody solutions, and cross-border operations.Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and auditors as required.Guide legal matters for the business, to proactively help the business develop solutions, mitigate risk and protect brand and reputation.Act as the independent Data Protection Officer under Article 37 GDPR, reporting directly to the Board.Develop, implement, and oversee PIL’s Data Protection Framework and Privacy Management Program. Ensure compliance with GDPR and data-protection legislation.Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new systems, products, and vendors.Advise on incident management, including managing and overseeing personal-data breaches and reporting obligations to the Data Protection Commission (DPC).Maintain the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) and ensure data-subject rights are respected and fulfilled.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent or related field3 years experience in financial services, fintech, or digital-asset regulation.Experience advising or operating within a regulated entity.Recognised Data Protection Officer certification.Proven track record in managing complex legal and regulatory frameworks.Familiarity with blockchain technology, custody models, and smart-contract risks is advantageous.Ability to thrive in a fast-evolving and innovative environment.Collaborative and proactive team player.What We Offer at PionewA competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunity to work in an innovative and growing sector with a focus on secure, compliant crypto asset solutionsA supportive environment with opportunities for career progression The chance to play a critical role in shaping the legal framework of a regulated VASP in Ireland