Proximus Global, combining the strengths of Telesign, BICS, and Route Mobile, is transforming the future of communications and digital identity. Together, our solutions fuel innovation across the world’s largest companies and emerging brands. Our unrivaled global reach empowers businesses to create engaging experiences with built-in fraud protection across the entire customer lifecycle.
Our comprehensive suite of solutions – from our super network for voice, messaging, and data, to 5G and IoT; and from verification and intelligence to CPaaS for personalized omnichannel engagement – enables businesses and communities to thrive. Reaching over 5 billion subscribers, securing more than 180 billion transactions annually, and connecting 1,000+ destinations, we honor our commitment to connect, protect and engage everyone, everywhere.
Key highlights include:
* Powering over13 billion digital communications each month
* Supporting3,500+ active customers— including enterprises, OTTs, and mobile operators — through a presence in50+ global offices across 100+ countries
* Managing50% of the world’s roaming data trafficand connecting150 million IoT devices
* Driving innovation in5G, private networks, and IoT enablement, positioningProximus Globalas a leader in next-generation communication technologies
* Committed to a unified vision,Proximus Globalis unlocking new opportunities and enabling seamless global communications for businesses worldwide
Task Description
Legal Counsel – Data Protection & Privacy
As Legal Counsel, you will provide day-to-day legal support to Proximus Global and its subsidiaries, with a strong focus on data protection and privacy within the Corporate Affairs department.
Your mission will include:
Partnering with Business Teams
* Advise on data protection and data handling standards, including appropriate disclosure, notification, and consent mechanisms
* Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of data sharing, transfer, and processing agreements
* Research and respond to privacy-related queries as they arise
Privacy Program Management
* Support the development and maintenance of Proximus Global and its subsidiaries’ global privacy programme, ensuring that policies, standards, playbooks, and procedures align with programme objectives
* Contribute to the design and delivery of privacy training for employees
* Assist in measuring and auditing the effectiveness of privacy policies and standards, both internally and with third-party vendors
* Explore and implement technical tools that enhance privacy compliance
Monitoring and Compliance with Applicable DataProtection Laws
* Support the implementation of measures to ensure Proximus Global and its subsidiaries comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations
* Monitor country-specific regulatory developments to maintain awareness of global changes in the privacy landscape
* Assist in developing and managing internal controls aligned with privacy legal frameworks
Data Subject Services
* Helps implement and monitor out-opt, technicalmonitoring, and data subject services such as the data subject access requestprogram.
* Ensures that subject access requests are logged and responded towithin the prescribed periods.
Privacy Impact Assessments
* Prepare documents, data flow diagrams, and related materials for:
* New products, product enhancements, workflow changes, and new use cases
* Conduct and maintain Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
* Perform periodic compliance reviews to ensure alignment with privacy requirements
Privacy by Design
* Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and other teams to embed a privacy-by-design approach into data processing activities
* Analyse use cases and develop operational procedures for new business scenarios involving internal or external data handling
* Refine and develop privacy policies, and provide guidance on the privacy implications of products and services
Incident & Breach Response
* Assist in managing data incidents and breaches, including evaluating notification obligations and coordinating appropriate responses
Data Governance & Compliance
* Contribute to the development of a data governance and compliance framework
* Help define objectives, methodologies, and scalable processes to ensure consistent application of data retention and deletion policies across the organisation
General Support
* Perform other duties as assigned, contributing flexibly to the broader legal and privacy function
Your Profile
Qualifications & Experience
* Master’s degree in Law.
* 3–5 years of hands-on experience in data protection or privacy law, ideally within a law firm or technology company.
* Proven expertise in GDPR and solid knowledge of global privacy frameworks, security laws, and evolving regulations.
* Professional privacy certification (e.g. CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, CISSP) is a strong asset.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are a plus.
Skills & Knowledge
* Strong ability to interpret and apply privacy regulations in practical business contexts.
* In-depth understanding of personal data and its lifecycle across business functions—experience in the telecommunications sector is ideal, though relevant exposure to other regulated or consumer-facing industries is also valued.
* Familiarity with IT systems and their role in data collection and processing.
* Sound legal and commercial judgement, with the ability to clearly communicate risk and enable scalable compliance strategies.
* Solid grasp of privacy principles, technologies, and control frameworks.
Mindset & Capabilities
* Pragmatic approach to data privacy, with awareness of the challenges in applying principles within complex, fast-paced environments.
* Experience working cross-functionally to implement privacy solutions and overcome operational barriers.
* Skilled in developing policies and delivering compliance training.
* Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
* Global & Inclusive– Work with diverse teams across 100+ countries, embracing a truly international culture
* Growth-Focused– Develop your career through tailored learning, leadership programmes, and internal mobility
* Innovation-Driven– Contribute to cutting-edge projects in 5G, IoT, and next-gen communication technologies
* Flexible Workstyle– Enjoy hybrid working with the option to work remotely and even from abroad for up to 10 days a year
* Efficient & Scalable– Be part of a company that values simplicity, operational excellence, and smart growth
* Comprehensive Benefits– Enjoy a competitive and thoughtfully designed salary package, with a wide range of benefits:
o A competitive base salary and short-term incentives (a yearly bonus linked to individual and company performance)
o Comprehensive insurances including hospitalization insurance, outpatient care insurance, life insurance, disability insurance and travel insurance, fully funded by Proximus Global
o A supplementary pension plan, fully funded by PXS Global
o A flexible mobility package including a company car or car allowance, a mobility budget for flexible commuting including a fuel card, bike lease options, etc
o A telco offer including free internet at home, budget for a mobile phone, a monthly phone plan and many discounts on the Proximus products catalog
o Additional benefits such as meal and eco vouchers, 32 vacation days, corporate discounts through Benefits@Work,…
o Wellbeing at work: yoga and pilates classes, corporate events, etc.
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