TIETOSUOJAVASTAAVA JA LAKIMIES

Position Description.
CGI is one of the largest IT and business consulting companies both in Finland and worldwide.
Our strong experience in different industries helps our public and private sector clients succeed in digital transformation and achieve their goals more effectively.
Data Protection Officer (DPO) / Legal Counsel We are looking for a Data Protection Officer who will also take on the role of Legal Counsel, managing data compliance but also supporting the business in commercial contract reviews and negotiations.
In this role, the successful candidate will ensure our organization remains compliant with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws, while also ensuring that the organization’s internal processes and contractual practices are complied with at all times.
Your key responsibilities will include • Overseeing the organization's data protection strategy and compliance, ensuring adherence to GDPR and other privacy laws within the designated territory (Finland, Poland and Baltic countries).
• Conducting privacy impact assessments, managing data breaches, and ensuring continuous improvement of privacy practices.
• Providing expert legal advice on issues related to data protection.
• Advising and educating designated Business Units on compliance with relevant data protection laws and internal legal and privacy practices.
• As Legal Counsel, handling the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with organization’s legal practices.
• Contributing to the legal team’s various daily tasks by providing legal advice and being hands-on where needed.
The position is located in Helsinki, but we operate in a flexible hybrid model.
What we hope from you • Legal degree with relevant experience in a legal role that includes contract negotiation and compliance management.
• Proven expertise in data protection law and a solid understanding of GDPR and related legislation (in minimum knowledge of related Finnish legislation is required).
• Legal and technical expertise on data protection including data privacy risk and impact assessment.
• Certifications in privacy law, such as GDPR Practitioner or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP).
• Service and business-oriented mindset and experience in global or international organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Fluency in Finnish and English with excellent written and verbal proficiency skills; additional language proficiency is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
We offer you We know that success depends on people and culture, not forgetting about providing you with the tools, support and resources to grow.
At CGI, you'll create a career path that's right for you through exciting assignments and internal career rotation.
You can also continuously develop your skills and deepen your knowledge through CGI Academia.
We offer you a job where you can develop in the direction you want, but also the opportunity to own shares of the company through our unique share purchase plan.
85% of our employees are shareholders, which is why we are called CGI Partners.
We also work flexibly when life circumstances require it.
We take care of you and your wellbeing with a wide range of employee benefits, including comprehensive occupational health care, leisure insurance, childcare service when a child falls ill and bicycle benefit.
By participating in CGI's wellbeing communities, you have the opportunity to get to know colleagues from all over the company through shared activities.
Find out more about us in our company-level collective agreement! Come and build your own career path with us! If this role could be the next step in your career, please apply by .
We will proceed with the recruitment process as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
For more information, please contact first Jan Sippel (+).
A security background check may be required by the role.
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.
Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.
That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value.
You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
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