Hybrid EMEA Data Privacy Counsel

at Bridgestone EMEA

• Job title: EMEA Data Privacy Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Zaventem, Belgium

About the role

• Privacy Professional supporting privacy compliance programs for Bridgestone, handling GDPR obligations across EMEA. Collaborating with various teams to promote privacy by design and enhance regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain privacy compliance programs, documentation, procedures, and controls.
• Provide privacy support for commercial transactions with customers and suppliers across various business units and countries.
• Advise internal stakeholders on their obligations under GDPR and other applicable data protection laws across EMEA.
• Deliver training and promote a 'privacy by design' mindset throughout the organization.
• Advise on data governance, conduct privacy risk and impact assessments, and assist with data breach responses.
• Collaborate with marketing, HR, procurement, information security, and other functions to enhance the privacy program.
• Support the documentation of data protection obligations across multiple countries.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law or certified privacy credentials (e.g., DPO training, AIPP CIPP or similar).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in privacy compliance and personal data protection, preferably in an in-house legal, IT, or InfoSec environment.
• Deep understanding of GDPR, UK GDPR, and applicable data protection laws across EMEA.
• Experience in building and maintaining Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Familiarity with EU Digital Agenda legislation and its practical implementation.
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to privacy compliance.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong ability to translate legal/privacy concepts into clear and actionable guidance.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.