Data Protection & Privacy Counsel
law_firm
11-50 employees
0 Applicants · 10 Views
· Posted 17 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Sofia, Bulgaria 
Compensation:
лв4,500 - лв6,500/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Remote:
Hybrid
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
CMS Sofia is hiring a Data Protection & Privacy Counsel to advise on GDPR compliance, data transfers, and privacy-related regulatory matters for Bulgarian and international clients. With increasing enforcement activity by the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP), demand for specialized privacy counsel continues to grow. CMS provides a collaborative platform with access to one of the largest data protection teams globally.
Responsibilities
Advising clients on GDPR compliance programs and data governance frameworks; Conducting data protection impact assessments and privacy audits; Advising on cross-border data transfers including SCCs and adequacy decisions; Drafting and reviewing data processing agreements and privacy policies; Advising on data breach notification obligations and incident response; Representing clients in CPDP investigations and enforcement proceedings; Monitoring EU and Bulgarian data protection legislative developments including the AI Act.
Requirements
Master's degree in Law; 3-5 years of experience in data protection, privacy, or technology law; Deep knowledge of the GDPR, Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act, and ePrivacy framework; Experience with data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), records of processing, and data breach management; Familiarity with CPDP enforcement practices and guidance; Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) certification is a plus; Fluent English; Detail-oriented and pragmatic approach.
Compensation
лв4,500 - лв6,500/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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