Responsibilities:
-Advise senior management and employees on legal, compliance and data protection obligations on site, including GDPR requirements
-Act as GDPR Coordinator, monitoring compliance, managing data subject requests
-In alignment with Corporate Legal & Compliance Department and Group Data Protection Organization (including DPO):

• Draft, implement, and maintain internal policies and procedures for data protection, compliance, and workplace conduct (as well as adaptation and integration of global guidelines locally)
• Support the Corporate Legal Department in the context of contract management
• Manage personal data breaches and other compliance incidents, including notifications to authorities and affected individuals
• Prevent, manage, and investigate cases of misconduct such as workplace harassment in line with legal and ethical standards
• Provide training, awareness programs, and guidance to promote a strong compliance and ethical culture across the organization
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, compliance, and reputational risks, including conflicts of interest and related-party relationships
• Perform internal audits to assess compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements
• Organization and monitoring of possible external or internal compliance audits
• Report directly to the General Manager on legal, compliance, and data protection matters

Qualifications
✔ Degree in Law or a related field (e.g., Human Resources, Administrative Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work)
✔ Minimum several years of relevant professional experience in Legal, Compliance, and/or Data Protection roles
✔ In-depth knowledge of GDPR, data protection regulations, labor law, and compliance frameworks
✔ Experience as GDPR Coordinator
✔ Certifications or formal training in data protection, compliance, labor law, internal investigations, or ethics are highly desirable
✔ Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
✔ High level of integrity, independence, and discretion
✔ Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder-management skills
✔ Fluent English skills in written and verbal form (German is helpful)
✔ Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams
Manpower is recruiting a Legal Counsel – Compliance Coordinator for one of its clients, a leading international player in the automotive and mechatronics industry.
📍 Location: Sibiu, Romania / Hybrid
Are you an experienced legal and compliance professional looking to join a dynamic international organization? We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel – Compliance Coordinator to play a key role in ensuring legal compliance, data protection, and ethical business conduct across the organization.

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