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FREENOW

Head of Compliance & Data Protection

FREENOW

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€ 130,000 gross/year

Germany, Spain

Legal, Information Technology

English, German

in-office, flexible

about the company

FREENOW is Europe’s multi-mobility app with taxi offering at its core, available in 9 European markets and over 150 cities. FREENOW users can access various mobility services within a single app, including taxis, PHV, carsharing, car rental, eScooters, eBikes, eMopeds and public transport. FREENOW partners with numerous mobility brands and aggregates their offering with the ambition to make urban mobility more efficient and sustainable without adding new vehicles on the street.

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diversity statement

"We have established a cross-functional DE&I taskforce that runs several initiatives and tracks diversity numbers."

your area of responsibility

You will work closely with leadership, product, tech, operations, and external stakeholders to embed a strong compliance culture while supporting our business model. To succeed, you must be a reliable professional with excellent interpersonal skills, confident in speaking your mind and standing by your decisions. If you excel in fast-paced environments, balancing regulatory compliance with business needs, we would like to meet you.


  • Ensure compliance with data protection laws (B2C focus) and corporate compliance regulations.

  • Monitor, enhance, and develop the Compliance Management System (CMS) to effectively mitigate risks.

  • Stay ahead of regulatory changes (e.g., GDPR, CSRD, AI Act, DSA) and assess their business impact.

  • Advise senior leadership on compliance risks, providing practical and strategic solutions.

  • Develop and implement policies, internal controls, and best practices across multiple European markets.

  • Lead and oversee audits, risk assessments, and investigations related to compliance and data protection.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for data protection and regulatory authorities.

  • Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on compliance and ethical business conduct.

  • Report on data protection and compliance issues and recommend changes.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with tech, product, people, and information security teams to integrate compliance into business operations.

  • Lead and mentor the compliance and data protection team, fostering a culture of accountability and ethical decision-making.

your profile

  • 8+ years of experience in compliance and data protection leadership, ideally in a tech-driven or regulated environment.

  • Deep knowledge of European compliance frameworks, including GDPR, CSRD, AI Act, and DSA.

  • Proven experience in overseeing compliance and data protection across multiple markets.

  • Strong investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to assess risks and provide actionable insights.

  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision making.

  • Hands-on approach, comfortable navigating ambiguity and implementing compliance strategies in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to multi-task, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a team.

  • Professional certification (e.g., CCEP, CIPP/E, or similar) is a plus.

  • Fluency in English and German is required; an additional European language is a strong advantage.

the benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • LinkedIn Learning

  • Sabbatical & special leave policies

  • WeRoad partnership

  • Birthday, 24th + 31st December off

  • Short-term EU work policy

  • Mobility Credit

  • Health Insurance

  • Employee assistance program

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