Legal Advisor - Data Regulatory

Company Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a position in a global Data Regulatory team in our Centre of Excellence, where we are designing our global compliance programs with respect to GDPR, data protection regulations, AI Act and others? Do you want to help shape how a multinational organisation strengthens resilience and complies with the next generation of data regulations?

If this sounds like you - or you’re curious to learn more - this could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Global Data Regulation Team in Global Legal Operations, Excellence and Transformation, and work with us to build a safer and more resilient digital future.

Your new role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Legal professional (m/f/x) with deep knowledge of data protection related legislation. You will be part of our Global Data Regulation Team, responsible for developing global data regulatory programs.

In this role, you will contribute to the company’s regulatory efforts, advise on emerging regulations, translate legal requirements into practical actions, and support the team in developing a robust and globally aligned regulatory strategy.

Your new colleagues

You will join the Global Data Regulation Team - a diverse, international group of professionals dedicated to building strong and sustainable governance frameworks across the organisation.

We value teamwork, collaboration, and a solution‑oriented mindset. You will work closely with colleagues from information security, compliance, legal, and technology to implement effective and practical controls, policies, and risk measures.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be

• Monitor the developments in data protection and digital regulations, including GDPR, AI Act, Data Act, NIS2, and other relevant legislative frameworks.
• Provide practical legal advice and guidance on data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance matters across the organisation.
• Monitor and manage the Data Privacy shared inboxes, ensuring timely review and processing of incoming requests and correspondence.
• Perform initial triage of privacy, data protection, and regulatory inquiries, assessing urgency, complexity, and business impact.
• Allocate requests and cases to the appropriate Data Regulation Business Partners, Legal Advisors, or subject matter experts, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming requests, case status, deadlines, and follow-up actions to ensure effective end-to-end case management.
• Prioritize tasks and regulatory matters based on risk, legal requirements, business impact, and response deadlines.
• Identify and escalate high-priority, sensitive, or time-critical matters requiring immediate attention from legal, privacy, or management teams.
• Serve as a key point of coordination between business stakeholders, Data Regulation Business Partners, Legal, Security, and other relevant functions.
• Track and monitor the progress of assigned cases to ensure timely completion and compliance with internal service levels and regulatory obligations.
• Support the handling of data subject rights requests, privacy incidents, regulatory inquiries, and other data protection-related correspondence.
• Prepare reports and provide updates on mailbox volumes, trends, pending actions, and key compliance matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mailbox management, triage processes, tracking mechanisms, and operating procedures.
• Support the interpretation of regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable business guidance and compliance measures.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the day you join us, we will support your personal and professional growth. You will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in regulatory strategy and technology governance while working with experienced colleagues in a truly global environment.

About you

• Law degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in working with privacy, data protection, legal operations, compliance, or regulatory processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of requests and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to assess urgency, identify risks, and prioritize matters requiring immediate attention.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple stakeholders and ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, trackers, and case management documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in interacting with business, legal, and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, make sound judgments, and escalate matters appropriately when required.
• Structured and solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and case-tracking or workflow management tools.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your professional development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that values you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and global projects
• The long-term stability of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work possibilities
• Permanent employment with opportunities for internal mobility
• Attractive benefits aligned with local practices

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up‑to‑date CV.

Deadline: 18.11.2026

If available, please upload reference letters-or, if you have worked outside Denmark or Romania, the contact details of your referees-as well as your highest educational certificate. Providing these documents early supports a smooth recruitment process.

Please also include a cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this role and your earliest availability. We look forward to receiving your application.

We review applications and invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis and are ready to move quickly if you match the profile we are looking for. The advertisement will be closed once the right candidate has been identified.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that is where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

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