Data Protection Counsel
The Data Protection Counsel is responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection and e-privacy laws, including the GDPR. The role involves advising various departments on privacy risks, negotiating data protection contracts, developing internal policies, and acting as the Data Protection Officer or primary contact point for designated entities and markets.
Betano (Kaizen Gaming) is seeking a professional to manage data protection compliance, conduct impact assessments, and oversee incident management. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy regulations into organisational policies and support the company's expansion into new markets.
- Ensure compliance with data protection and e-privacy laws (including GDPR) and other relevant local or international regulations.
- Advise departments on privacy-related risks and support privacy projects driven by the Head of Data Protection.
- Serve as the Data Protection Officer or contact point for designated entities and markets, fulfilling all associated statutory duties and responsibilities.
- Negotiate and draft contractual wording regarding data protection requirements with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct and contribute to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs), and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
- Develop, contribute to, and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and applicable records, including in relation to data processing activities.
- Develop, contribute to, and deliver tailored training and awareness programs across departments to ensure all employees understand their data protection obligations.
- Monitor compliance with internal data protection policies, by reviewing or auditing internal practices, reporting key metrics and findings to the Head of Data Protection.
- Conduct reviews of third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet data protection requirements and contractual obligations, including Data Processing Agreements as required.
- Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate data breach incidents both internally and externally, and conduct lessons-learned meetings with involved stakeholders.
- Contribute to the training and oversight of Privacy Ambassador Teams to ensure proper handling of Data Subject and Requests from Supervisory Authorities, developing tailored procedures for specific markets.
- Ensure compliance with local privacy laws in new markets during expansion projects and integrate new market privacy regulations into the organization’s policies.
- Bachelor's degree in Law (required).
- CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent data protection certifications (nice-to-have).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection, ideally including one year of experience in the online gambling sector or another highly regulated industry (required).
- Exposure to new technologies and AI (nice-to-have).
- Excellent command of English with exceptional communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-experts (required).
- In-depth knowledge of data protection laws, including GDPR and ePrivacy (required).
- Proven experience working collaboratively with legal and tech teams to ensure seamless data protection operations (required).
- Hands-on experience with data protection audits, drafting policies, standard operating procedures, and DPIAs (required).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage diverse problems that require deep analysis and creative thinking (required).
- Strong ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional team members (required).
- Hybrid way of working
- A buddy will support you with your onboarding
- Competitive pay and bonus scheme
- Private health insurance for you and your family
- Developmental 360° feedback framework
- Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training
- Family Support
Kaizen Gaming is one of Europe's fastest-growing GameTech companies, operating the Betano and Stoiximan sports-betting and online-casino brands. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, with a major operational hub in Malta, it serves more than 13 million customers across 19 markets in Europe, the Americas and Africa. The company builds its own technology, combining sportsbook, live betting and casino products. Its flagship Betano brand has grown internationally through sponsorships including UEFA competitions and major football clubs.
