Legal Counsel AI & GDPR - Workmotion

About Workmotion

At Workmotion, we are building the future of work. Our remote-first team spans across the world, helping companies hire, onboard, and manage talent internationally through smart, flexible workforce solutions. Fast-paced, people-driven, and globally connected, we empower businesses to build teams without borders.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a pragmatic problem-solver who enjoys untangling complex privacy and AI questions, turning regulation into clear, workable answers, and maintaining an analytical focus on business impact. In this role, you will help shape and run our global data protection and AI governance programme while collaborating with fellow Legal Counsel and specialized departments across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• GDPR Operations: Draft and negotiate DPAs and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with international vendors and clients, conduct vendor privacy reviews, and keep processing records and privacy notices current across an international footprint.
• AI Governance: Maintain regulatory EU AI Act readiness by tracking new developments and operationalizing compliance practices.
• Data Privacy Requests: Handle day-to-day data subject access and privacy requests.
• Cross-Border Compliance: Support core business expansion, local entity setups, employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions, and legal guidance for internal departments.

Requirements

• Law degree (or equivalent legal qualification) with 1–2 years of hands-on data protection experience in-house, in a law firm, or in a consultancy.
• Practical working knowledge of the GDPR.
• Genuine interest in AI regulation and governance.
• Strong legal research skills with the ability to digest new guidance/case law quickly into actionable business advice.
• Interest in commercial contracts and employment law matters beyond core privacy topics.
• Structured, pragmatic, and self-organized way of working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
• Business-fluent English.

Nice to Have

• Privacy certifications such as CIPP/E.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Legal education or professional experience in a major Asian jurisdiction (e.g., China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore).
• Cross-border education or work experience in multiple countries.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in English.
• Exposure to HR-tech, SaaS, global employment/EOR, or non-EU privacy regimes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Starting from €40,000 gross per annum (depending on location, skills, and experience).
• WorkFlex Program: Remote-first work setup with flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Well-Being Day: Dedicated full day off for mental health and relaxation.
• Fitness Benefit: Subsidized gym memberships and activity allowances.
• Learning & Growth: Dedicated Training & Development Allowance.
• Team Gatherings: Annual team meetups and social events.