DPO & Compliance Counsel
PayFit
Paris
Full-time
Get to know us
Do you want to help us shape what the future of work will look like and how it will best embrace our life's aspirations? If this sounds like a journey you want to embark on, we may have the right role for you!
PayFit is an intuitive cloud-based payroll and employee management solution designed specifically for SMBs. Since 2015, we have set ourselves a mission to simplify payroll for SMBs and enable employers and employees to grow together. We are a European company operating from 3 main countries (France, Spain, and the UK) where we are supporting over 9500 clients.
Creating a fulfilling work environment and culture is also a core mission at PayFit, and our day-to-day work philosophy is reflected in our four values:
Care
We genuinely care for others whoever they are, whatever they think.
Excellence
We aim to improve and achieve better results every day.
Humility
Staying humble and exchanging transparent feedback helps us to grow and improve.
Passion
We are the architects of PayFit's success.
A key part of our culture, and essential for our success, is also improving the diversity of our teams and building an inclusive culture where you can be yourself at work.
This is why our recruitment focuses on the skills you demonstrate, and not only on your academic background or previous professional experiences. At PayFit we understand that you can gain applicable skills through a variety of life experiences and we are interested in knowing them, too.
About the role
Get onboard of the PayFit rocket by joining our Legal Team as a DPO & Compliance Counsel.
Your main missions will be :
– to be the key expert on EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy law
– to ensure that PayFit's complies with its privacy and compliance obligations.
You will be responsible for:
– Developing and implementing PayFit's compliance program and supporting the business on any compliance topics
– Providing expert support to various stakeholders (Product, Security, Customer Support, Sales, etc.) on privacy-related matters
– Raising awareness on data protection among our employees, in particular by leveraging the network of Privacy Champions
– Drafting DPIAs and any other type of documents (process, guidelines, template) necessary to improve PayFit's compliance
– Providing expert support on breach management process.
The role is made for you if:
• you have a proven track record of 5+ years as privacy counsel and/or DPO in a SaaS/tech company or as a lawyer in law firm specialized in privacy
• you have project management skills
• you are autonomous and business-oriented
• you are pedagogue and have some strong communication skills
It would be great if you also:
• hold a CIPP/E or other privacy-related certification
Your future team:
You will be part of our stellar legal team composed of 7 people (commercial, HR, corporate and privacy & compliance).
You will be working with various stakeholders within the company (product, security, customer support, sales, HR, etc.)
You will report directly to the VP legal.
Hiring process
Validation of the application
1️⃣ HR interview
2️⃣ Interview 1 with a Senior Product Manager
3️⃣ Interview 2 with the VP Security
4️⃣ Interview 3 with the CFO
=> Background check to verify (ISO27001 certification): identity, diploma and past professional experiences.
What we offer
Flexibility: We believe that to produce your best work and to be fulfilled, you should be free to choose what working arrangements suit you best. You can work from any place within your country (France, Spain or the UK).
Learning & Development: In PayFit we have a great learning platform where you can learn new skills everyday with the support of our company. We also have English language courses to improve your business communication vocabulary and get to the next level.
Career Development: We want you to progress and be free to choose which direction you want to grow. There are also opportunities for internal moves.
Health promotion: Gym membership conditions depending on country and 4 paid sessions with a mental health practitioner and online support with Moka Care.
Health insurance: with conditions depending on the country.
Meals: Restaurant tickets.
Home office budget: To help you get set up in the best conditions. A MacBook as our standard working tool.
Disability Inclusion: All of our positions are open to any person living with a disability. To guarantee equal treatment and opportunities, we will take, based on individual needs, appropriate measures to adapt the work conditions of PayFiters with disabilities, and if needed also during the recruitment process. Please let us know what you need and we will do our best to accommodate!