Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.
We are looking for an exceptional lawyer to take on this exciting role and join our fast-growing team as Data Privacy Specialist. If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a founding member of the Legal (Data Privacy) Team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
- Oversee the DPO's email inbox, promptly escalating queries to the DPO for necessary actions.
- Efficiently manage data subject rights requests, ensuring they are processed within legal timeframes.
- Generate comprehensive reports on customer/user requests.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement best practices in data protection.
- Contribute to the reporting of key risk and performance indicators, as well as workflow metrics for senior management.
- Maintain an up-to-date list of data records (data mapping).
- Provide support in conducting data privacy impact assessments.
- Assist in reviewing Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
- Support the DPO in conducting audits.
- Facilitate the implementation of tools and processes to enhance data protection practices.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 1-2 years of legal experience or specialized experience in data protection and privacy.
- In-depth knowledge of data protection laws, regulations, and guidelines, including GDPR, ePrivacy Regulation, etc.
- Proven track record of designing and improving processes, along with proficiency in using IT tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Professional experience within the Fintech/cryptocurrency sector is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Professional certification in data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is advantageous but not required.
COMPENSATION & PERKS
- Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.
- Unlimited books policy; order the technical resources you need or simply pick something up from our company library.
- Apple equipment.
- Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
- This job is located in Lithuania, Vilnius. Presence is in the office 3 days per week is mandatory.
- Depending on skill set and experience, the salary for this role starts at 40,000 EUR per year
Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need at the time.
