Junior Legal Counsel – Data Protection (f/m/d) | 100% | Hybrid working model | ZurichCompany DescriptionWelcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group!We are a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people's lives with forwardlooking products. We operate leading marketplaces across real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance & insurance. We're driven by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.Job DescriptionIn this role, you will be collaborating closely with stakeholders from all areas of SMG, including Marketing, Advertising, Data, Product, Engineering, HR, and IT as well as functional leads. As a member of the Data Protection Team, you will report to the Director Legal & Compliance and work under the professional guidance of the Data Protection Officer (DPO).These are your tasks:Advise internal stakeholders and the business on data protection-related mattersSupport data protection audits and monitor data protection complianceEnsure data subject access requests are handled and responded to in a compliant mannerMaintain and update the records of data processing activitiesSupport the DPO in implementing and monitoring internal data protection policies and guidelinesSupport the DPO in data breach responsesAdvise on new projects, new tools and initiatives from a data protection perspective (Data Protection Impact Assessment, Transfer Impact Assessment etc)Draft and conduct employee training and awareness measuresDraft, review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements, Standard Contractual Clauses, Controller agreements and other data protection-related contracts and documentsQualificationsWhat will you bring to the ride?University degree in Law; ideally complemented byadditional training in data protection (e.G. CIPP/E or CAS)First professional experience in data protectionStrong interest in digital business and technical processes (e.G. internet, websites, online platforms), combined with a strong affinity for technology and the ability to work closely with engineering teams; willingness to quickly acquire new knowledge in a dynamic environmentOpen-minded and independent personality with a pragmatic and solution-oriented way of workingAbility to communicate appropriately with a wide-ranging audience, from the board of directors to data subjects, from managers to IT staff, developers and other lawyersFluent in German and English (at least C1), good knowledge of French or Italian is an advantageAdditional InformationWhat do we offer?6 weeks of holidays per year (plus option to buy 10 extra)40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours)A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotelyGenerous parental leave: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity/adoptionSBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel between SMG offices in SwitzerlandGender-neutral pay and transparent career pathsChoose your gear: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobileAn inclusive and innovative environment where your voice mattersRecruitment ProcessWe keep hiring simple and human:Initial Video-Call with one of our RecruitersVideo Call with Hiring Team (Director Legal & Compliance and DPO)On-Site Interview & Team Fit ConversationApply nowTo take advantage of this opportunity, please send us your detailed CV and feel free to include any supporting documents that will help us understand why you are the perfect fit.About UsSMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people's lives with innovative products.SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox,, ,, Publimmo,, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (,, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, ).DisclaimerSMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy. jidbfe63f6a jit0418a jiy26a