Legal Manager - m/f/d

About Zeotap

Founded in Berlin in 2014, Zeotap started with a mission to provide high-quality data to marketers. As we evolved, we recognized a greater challenge: helping brands create personalized, multi-channel experiences in a world that demands strict data privacy and compliance. This drive led to the launch of Zeotap’s Customer Data Platform (CDP) in 2020—a powerful, AI-native SaaS suite built on Google Cloud that empowers brands to unlock and activate customer data securely.

Today, Zeotap is trusted by some of the world’s most innovative brands, including Virgin Media O2, Amazon, and Audi, to create engaging, data-driven customer experiences that drive better business outcomes across marketing, sales, and service. With an unique background in high-quality data solutions, Zeotap is a leader in the European CDP market, empowering enterprises with a secure, privacy-first solution to harness the full potential of their customer data.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Legal Manager to join our team and play a key role in supporting our commercial operations and fostering a culture of privacy and compliance. In this position, you will work closely with various business units, providing strategic legal guidance to support our growth across international markets.

Your responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, with a strong focus on privacy and data protection. You will collaborate with external business clients across multiple regions, offering clear, insightful, and practical advice on complex legal matters to help drive our company’s success.

This role is based in Berlin, Germany. We work in a hybrid workplace, with flexible work schedule between the office and home/remote days.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, structure, and manage numerous types of commercial agreements including sales-related agreements, SaaS agreements, services, data processing, confidentiality, and partnership agreements;
• Provide practical, decisive guidance to Sales, Business Development and Product teams, balancing business objectives and legal risk;
• Provide day-to-day legal support on legal, compliance and operational matters and work closely with cross-border business teams;
• Handle data subject requests, maintain updated data protection documentation, and monitor privacy regulations in Europe, the US, India and other regions where the company operates;
• Ensure consistency of contract terms with company policies and goals.

Requirements

• Law degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role or at a law firm.
• Additional certification or coursework in data protection law is an advantage (e.g., CIPP/E);
• Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, dealing with compliance matters, and with setting up internal legal processes at companies;
• Solid understanding of European data protection frameworks, with a focus on GDPR.
• Familiarity with AI Act and AI legal frameworks is a plus;
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and project management skills;
• Capability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required. Fluent command of the German language is strongly desirable. Knowledge of additional languages is appreciated;
• Based in Berlin or willing to relocate.

What do we offer?

• Dynamic industry: Be at the heart of the rapidly changing and growing data industry
• Outcome-Focused Flexibility: We value results over hours worked, offering flexible working schedules and remote work options to help you balance your personal and professional life.
• Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: Work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where collaboration, team spirit, and fun are central to everything we do.
• Empowering Your Well-being: Get access to Become1, a platform that lets you get reimbursed for meals, mobility, and more to support your daily life or make an impact beyond work by using 2 extra paid days off each year for volunteer projects.
• Competitive Package: Expect a competitive salary and enjoy an innovative vacation package designed to help you recharge, engage in activities outside of the company and stay motivated.