Data Protection Group Legal Counsel Expert M - F H/F - CMA CGM

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.YOUR ROLE :

The CMA CGM Group is seeking a Group Data Protection Officer (DPO) Assistant to support the Group DPO in managing and structuring data protection compliance. This position, with strong managerial responsibilities, offers a unique opportunity to grow within an international and multi-industry environment.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

- Support to the Group DPO:
Assist the Group DPO in organizing and overseeing the compliance function within the Group.

- Coordination of compliance projects:
Supervise compliance initiatives within subsidiaries to ensure adherence to local regulations (in 180 countries) and the Group's Binding Corporate Rules (BCR).

- Support to subsidiaries:
Assist subsidiaries in their compliance efforts, taking into account local and sector-specific requirements (shipping, logistics, media, specialized transport, etc.).

- Audit and inspection management:
Participate in planning and monitoring internal and external data protection audits.

- Awareness and training:
Develop awareness programs for employees on data protection best practices.

- Regulatory monitoring:
Ensure legal and technical monitoring of developments in local and international data protection laws.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

- Excellent knowledge of at least one major data protection regulation (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
- Strong understanding of compliance-related and data governance project management.
- Experience in an international environment and in managing multi-jurisdictional issues.

- Strong abilities in strategic planning, priority management, and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent negotiation skills to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Strong analytical, synthesis, and communication skills.
- Business-oriented mindset to support operational entities in their projects.

- Master's degree in law, IT, or management with a specialization in data protection.
- Significant experience in a similar role or in managing complex compliance-related projects.
- Fluency in English; an additional language is a plus.
- Experience in an international or multi-industry group is highly desirable.

Come along on CMA CGM's adventure !