Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy Officer F/M

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Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy Officer_ Nestlé Waters and Premium Beverages Position Snapshot Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages Location: Issy-les-Moulineaux (close to Paris) Contract: full-time - permanent contract English fluent Position Summar As Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy, you will lead the NW&PB data privacy program globally, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other applicable laws and regulations, as well as NW&PB standards. You will manage privacy risks and provide strategic legal advice on digital, data, AI, and innovation initiatives, while acting as Data Protection Officer and trusted advisor to business stakeholders. This role reports to the Head of General Counsel NWPB, based in Paris. What are the responsibilities? Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Provide practical legal advice on privacy, digital law, AI, and data-driven projects. Support projects from the design stage, ensuring compliance through Privacy by Design and DPIA processes. Draft, review, and negotiate data protection clauses, agreements, and related contracts. Conduct privacy audits and monitor remediation plans. Manage personal data breaches, investigations, and corrective actions. Lead interactions with regulatory authorities, including CNIL. Deliver training and awareness programs to strengthen the privacy culture across the organization. Manage outside counsel network and service provider in this area. What will make you successful? 5-8 years of experience in data protection, privacy, and digital law within multinational organizations and/or law firms. Strong expertise in GDPR compliance, privacy governance, risk management, and regulatory investigations. DPO and/or CIPP/E certification is a strong plus. Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and risk management skills. Business partnering mindset with a pragmatic approach. High integrity, autonomy, and ability to operate in complex environments Why join us? • Opportunity to shape rewards strategy in a standalone global business. • High visibility role with exposure to international environment and senior leadership. • Strategic impact on compensation, job architecture and pay transparency. What do we offer? We believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life: • Flexibility – hybrid work model • Continuous learning – access to training • Health & well-being – private health insurance and wellness initiatives • Corporate welfare – flexible benefits platform • Career growth – internal mobility and development opportunities • Inclusive culture – collaborative and people-first environment. About Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is a standalone, globally managed business within the Nestlé Group. The company serves consumers in more than 100 markets with a portfolio of more than 35 brands, including S.Pellegrino, Perrier, Acqua Panna, Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks, Maison Perrier, Buxton, Essentia, Levissima, La Vie and Nestlé Pure Life. Building on its heritage and expertise in waters, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is focused on growth in premium and better‑for‑you beverages, creating value for consumers, customers and stakeholders. Water stewardship is central to the business. Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is the only beverage company with all bottling sites certified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Additionally, the company has implemented around 70 water regeneration projects globally, as part of its ambition to protect and restore more water than it uses, working with local stakeholders and experts to identify shared water challenges and support solutions that build resilience and benefit communities and nature.