Privacy and IP Legal Counsel at Joom

Employment: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Education: Bachelor's Degree Joom Group is an international tech-centric group of e-commerce companies founded in 2016 in Latvia. We are here to transform the largest industry in the world, global trade, making it more transparent, efficient, and technology-driven. Today, Joom Group brings together the following businesses: Joom, a platform for shopping from all over the world; JoomPro, the first end-to-end cross-border B2B marketplace, with successful operations in Brazil and plans to expand to other markets; JoomPulse, data platform that provides analytics and recommendations for marketplace sellers; and Onfy, a pharmaceutical marketplace in Germany. Joom Group’s offices are located in China, Brazil, Portugal, Latvia, and Germany, with headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal. We work as one international team, sharing knowledge and collaborating across countries, businesses, and products. Now we are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel (Privacy and IP) to join our legal team to identify compliance requirements, understand what's possible, propose solutions that balance legal safety and business needs, and own the implementation. Responsibilities Driving GDPR compliance by ensuring accountability practices are in place, conducting LIAs and DPIAs, and managing data subject requests Identifying, assessing, and solving privacy risks in new products and features across jurisdictions; proposing solutions, not just naming requirements Navigating new and evolving processing activities and relationships: identifying the applicable legal requirements, and translating them into the right product / contractual requirements Addressing trademark and copyright infringement in merchant-uploaded content, and responding to trademark and copyright complaints; supporting trademark registration. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating DPAs, licensing arrangements, and other IP and data protection instruments Requirements 3–5 years of hands-on legal experience covering both privacy and intellectual property Practical GDPR expertise, including preparing RoPAs and LIAs, handling DSARs, and reviewing and negotiating DPAs Practical trademark and copyright experience, particularly with infringing content, takedowns, and enforcement workflows Experience supporting e-commerce, digital platforms, or other online businesses Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn legal requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions Ability to assess legal questions in context, balancing regulatory requirements, product realities, and enforcement practices Ability to work effectively across multiple products and jurisdictions and quickly develop expertise in unfamiliar areas Professional working proficiency in English, including legal drafting and negotiations, at C1 level Experience using AI tools in legal work, with a clear understanding of their limitations and the need for professional review Preferred Background in private law Experience working in an international product or technology company IP experience involving the intermediary role of marketplaces or other online platforms Experience handling Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), particularly in IP infringement matters Benefits Compensation package: base salary and performance-based bonuses Office-first: flexible hours with the possibility to work remotely 52 days per year, and 22 days of paid annual leave Care & Wellbeing: health insurance (including dental care) for employees and their children, daily meal allowance, and 100% paid sick leave AI-first approach: licenses and access to a wide range of AI tools Team & Growth: collaboration with colleagues across Portugal, Brazil, Latvia, and China, with opportunities for promotions, professional training, and English courses Community & Engagement: annual team-building activities, knowledge-sharing workshops, and a strong sense of teamwork