FOUR PAWS

Data Privacy Senior Specialist (m/f/d)

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

Job Description

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.Your contribution will beProviding expert advice on compliance with the GDPR, ePrivacy and equivalent data privacy lawsCollaborating with external data privacy consultants and lawyers to ensure comprehensive and consistent legal support across jurisdictionsManaging relationships with external Data Protection Officer(s), overseeing their activities and integrating their advice into the organisation’s privacy frameworkCollaborating with internal teams to raise privacy awareness and support risk monitoring and management, incl. the design and delivery of trainingsDeveloping and maintaining a cohesive organisational privacy programme that ensures alignment between legal requirements and organisational needsYour profile ideally illustratesDemonstrable professional experience in EU data protection lawDegree in law, business, or economics and/or qualification in the field of data protectionFluent in English, advanced knowledge of GermanAbility to familiarise with privacy legal frameworks in other jurisdictions quicklyUnderstanding of core technical concepts necessary for the implementation of measures to reduce risksAbility to adequately communicate complex legal and technical concepts with varying levels of depth for different audiencesPassion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS' vision and missionOur offer includesThe opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfareAn international, dynamic work environmentFlexible working times with the option of partial remote workA dog-friendly workplaceWorkplace health and wellbeing initiativesWiener Linien annual ticket (or partial contribution to Klima Ticket) and pension fund after probationary periodPAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 25 days of annual leaveBirthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthdayMaternity leave cover with a limited contractThe yearly gross salary range for this position is 54,000 - 59,000 EUR (full-time base, consisting of 14 payments) according to our internal compensation schemeWe reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact careers@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English today!

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