Senior Privacy Counsel

Hej, Truecaller is calling you from Stockholm, Sweden! Ready to pick up?
Truecaller transformed how we communicate when we launched in 2009 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Our mission is to build trust everywhere by making tomorrow’s communication smarter, safer and more efficient. We focus on bringing smart services with big social impacts, like protecting people from fraud, harassment, and scam calls or messages. We identify new numbers from anywhere in the world and build a space for trustworthy conversations, for those that matter. Truecaller is loved by over 300 million people around the world and is growing very rapidly across regions.
Who we are:
The world’s #1 caller ID and spam blocking service for Android and iOS.
A team of +300 people from ~35 different nationalities, spread across our headquarters in Stockholm and offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Tel Aviv and Nairobi.
Backed by some of the most prominent investors in the world such as Sequoia Capital, Atomico, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

We at the Legal team, drive the group’s privacy and compliance agenda. We actively work with stakeholders in the group to structure processes and policies to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy and other relevant legislation.
As a Senior Privacy Counsel, you will be part of our international legal team where you’ll work closely with our product teams to ensure and develop data security, data privacy and data protection in all aspects of our products. You will also handle corporate law and contracts within the company.
You will be reporting directly to the Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.
What do we expect from you
Strong academic credentials and a law degree from a top law school or university within EU
Specialized and hold a minimum of 8 years of experience working with data privacy
Strong knowledge and skills in data protection and privacy laws both in Europe and internationally and also in commercial law with an emphasis on IT-related matters
Extensive background from GDPR or similar legislation
Experience working with data privacy in a law firm or a tech company
Experience working in various jurisdictions
A solution-oriented and proactive approach, excellent communication and organizational skills
Fluent in English, written and orally

What will you work on
Assisting the organization with product and contract related questions
You will be a key person in driving the group’s privacy and compliance agenda
Building a global privacy office
You will work actively with stakeholders in the group to structure processes and policies to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy and other relevant legislation.
You will be proactive and be an integral part of the business.

It would be great if you also have
Experience from emerging markets and policy framework
An interest in tech or experience from working in a tech company

Life at Truecaller - Behind the code: https://www.instagram.com/lifeattruecaller/
Sounds like your dream job?
We will fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible. As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct a background check.
This position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. We only accept applications in English.
What we offer:
A smart, talented and agile team: An international team where ~35 nationalities are working together in several locations and time zones with a learning, sharing and fun environment.
A great compensation package: Competitive salary, 30 days of paid vacation, flexible working hours, private health insurance and pension contribution, Udemy membership to keep learning and improving, gym membership.
Great tech tools: Pick the computer and phone that you fancy the most within our budget ranges.
A new life in Sweden: We offer full visa sponsorship and relocation assistance when required. Of course, we support your beloved ones as well!
Do it your way: For the days you're working from home, we provide you with an attractive budget for creating your cozy office at home.
Office life: Enjoy your days with a wide range of yummy snacks and beverages, and have fun at our playroom! As well, exciting company parties and team activities such as Lab days, Running team, Geek lunch!



Come as you are:
Truecaller is diverse, equal and inclusive. We need a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs and experiences in order to keep building our great products. No matter where you are based, which language you speak, your accent, race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, etc. All those things make you who you are, and that’s why we would love to meet you.