Job Description
At Uniper, we proactively transform the world of energy while ensuring the security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply, as well as proactively help shape changes. Interested? We look forward to meeting you!
Our Data Privacy team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!
- You will report to the Head of Data Protection, sitting in Germany
- You will act as a DPO in Germany for certain German entities in the Energy Assets domain - these are entities which are producing or storing power or power-related assets
- Your duties include all the statutory duties such as providing support to the business on data protection queries, answering subject access requests, advising on Germany-specific data protection issues, reviewing data protection agreements, supporting in DPIAs and so on
- You will need to travel on a regular basis to the locations of the Assets to create and maintain relationships with local stakeholders as well as carry out audits or support in audits as necessary
- You will need to maintain documentation in relation to the entity compliance for reporting purposes
- You will be working together with the Privacy Team to carry out your duties
Essential
- Fluent in English and German
- Prior data protection related work, inhouse or in a law firm is essential, such that the individual is able to independently and competently advise stakeholders on data protection issues in a pragmatic manner, and carry out other daily data protection tasks on their own. At least 5 years of experience in data protection is required
- Data Protection Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or their equivalents from other certification bodies are mandatory
- Knowledge of data protection laws including but not limited to the GDPR/BDSG, as well as an understanding on how to assess technical and organisational measures
- Understanding of ISMS Audit requirements under ISO standards as well as BSI Basic Protection Requirements in relation to data protection
- Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders and present complex technical topics to them
- Willing to travel on a regular basis (up to 50%) to various locations in Germany
Desirable
- A legal qualification (admission into any jurisdiction or a law degree) is considered desirable. Candidates without legal qualifications but with extensive data protection experience and certifications will be considered
- A technical or engineering background together with a legal qualification is highly desirable
- Prior inhouse experience is an advantage
- Prior experience as a DPO is an advantage
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