Legal Counsel Data Protection

Legal Counsel Data Protection

MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As the world’s leading container shipping line with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates in over 524 offices across more than 155 countries worldwide with over 74,000 employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

We are searching for an experienced Legal Counsel Data Protection at our MSC Service Center Greece - Piraeus facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Piraeus, Attiki, Greece (On-site)

We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Counsel specialized in Data Protection and Digital Law to join our Compliance – Data Protection Team.

YOUR IMPACT

In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in ensuring our organization’s compliance with international data protection regulations and supporting our digital transformation initiatives. You will:
- Advise MSC and its subsidiaries globally on data protection matters across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Monitor regulatory developments, evaluate their implications for business operations and proactively report potential legal risks to Management and the Group General Counsel.
- Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements.
- Conduct regular reviews of MSC’s data protection governance framework, including the development and global oversight of standards, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable legal requirements.
- Advise and support on international data transfers, including regulatory requirements, and transfer mechanisms.
- Provide legal support for digital initiatives, including projects involving artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
- Work closely with IT and cybersecurity teams to support legal compliance.
- Coordinate with external legal counsels, as needed.
- Conduct internal training and awareness sessions on data protection and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

YOUR BACKGROUND

- Law degree from an accredited law school.

- At least 4 years of experience in data protection and digital law, preferably in a multinational or law firm setting.

- Experience in data protection law with a good understanding of the evolving global regulatory landscape, including Swiss FADP, EU GDPR, expanding state-level laws in the U.S., and emerging frameworks in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

-Knowledge of cybersecurity and AI-related legal frameworks and good understanding of international data transfer mechanisms.

 - Ability to handle confidential information with the appropriate discretion.

- Strong organizational and communication skills.

- Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

- Comfortable working in a global, fast-paced environment.

- Experience with OneTrust, including its core modules for privacy management, is a plus. A privacy certification (such as, CIPP) is a plus.

-Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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