Job Description

 

 

 

 

What’s in it for you?

 

In case you would be the Privacy Legal Expert that bpostgroup is looking for, it offers you, in addition to a monthly salary, a wide range of benefits, including meal vouchers, a company car, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, disability insurance, 20 days' leave and 7 additional statutory leave days, an end-of-year bonus, double holiday pay and many benefits for more than 100 bpost partners.

Besides this attractive salary package:

• You will have the opportunity to work in a company that faces the biggest challenge in the field of digitalization and to be able to contribute to its success;
• You have an impact on the outside world, because as an international service provider of parcel and e-commerce logistics, bpost connects millions of people, businesses and communities;
• You won’t stop growing thanks to the many training programs and career opportunities;
• You will have the possibility to form part of a young and dynamic team;
• In the coming years, bpostgroup will pursue additional growth opportunities, internally and externally, within the frame of its core competences. Admittedly, this creates some complexity, but above all, it creates many challenging projects (from which you get full ownership);
• The atmosphere, the collegiality and the inclusive bpost culture are unique and you will be immersed in it;
• You can focus 100% on your job, while being optimally supported by bpost’s internal services;
• You can count on a flexible homeworking policy. Work-life balance is not a goal, but an evidence;
• You are part of an international story. After a series of acquisitions, bpost has expanded its geographical footprint to 14 countries around the world. Internationally active, but managed from Belgium;
• With the flexible My Benefits My Choice plan, you can tailor your benefits to your needs. Decide for yourself what you need and where you want to spend less on.

 

 

What your future may hold

 

As Privacy Legal Expert you will among others:

• Carry out analyses of the legality of personal data processing and make recommendations ;
• Assist the Business Units in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments ;
• Act as a contact person for the Business Units in order to inform them about the creation of new tools, collect information and follow up on recommendations ;
• Develop standard tools and documents (standard conventions, guidelines, standard letters, etc.) ;
• Monitor compliance with data protection laws and policies of the organization ;
• Assist in drafting of privacy information notices ;
• Prepare and give internal awareness trainings in order to make employees aware of their obligations, risks and the use of standard tools ;
• Keep abreast of all evolutions and developments in existing regulations applicable to Privacy (e.g. NIS2, DORA, AI Act)  in order to be able to provide adequate support and update internal policies in line with these developments ;
• Carry out specialized legal researches in the field of more complex data processing (international transfers, processing of sensitive data, camera imaging, etc.) ;
• Give support on incidents management and notifications ;
• Assist the Business Units in the negotiation of data processing agreements ;
• Help the Team improve the Privacy and cybersecurity culture ;
• Follow-up and implement privacy-driven projects such as the General Consent Management platform.

 

Your skillset

 

In your role of Privacy Legal Expert, you are clearly a dynamic team player who combines solid strategic thinking with an innovative and creative approach and you like to have fun. We highlight the following qualities:

• You have a proven track record (at least 4 years of experience) as Privacy legal counsel in a medium or large company, combined with a master degree in Law;
• You have an excellent knowledge of Belgian, European & International regulations in the scope of Privacy and Data Protection;
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication for legality and high ethical standards are the foundations of your professional background;
• You have experience in project management, can think analytically and solve problems ;
• You have strong influencing and networking skills (thanks to your engaging character, your flexibility and your inclusive character) ;
• You have excellent communication skills, in Dutch, good knowledge of English and understanding of French.

 

Our Client

 

bpostgroup is Belgium’s leading postal operator and a growing parcel & omni-commerce logistics partner in Europe, North-America and Asia. Our 36,000 employees in Belgium and across the globe connect consumers, businesses and government, by delivering mail and parcels to millions of doorsteps and providing e-commerce logistics services.

 

bpost is present in over 10 countries, with its global head office established in Brussels.  They offer services in over 200 countries worldwide, either themselves or through dedicated partnerships.

 

Interested?

 

Apply immediately via the website or contact Kathleen Peirsman for more information.
Contact Kathleen by mail: kathleen.peirsman@youconnect.be or call +32 473 49 71 80.

 

 

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