Legal & Compliance Specialist - Remote

Overview

As a Legal & Compliance Specialist at KNIME, you will help shape the intersection of Legal, Compliance, and Data Protection with a strong focus on scalable legal operations.

In Short

• Review and manage KNIME's standard legal agreements.
• Support governance activities across information security and data protection.
• Engage in ISO 27001 / SOC 2 audit activities.
• Drive operational efficiency through process optimization.
• Collaborate with the Data Protection Officer on GDPR-related processes.
• Work on emerging regulatory topics like the EU AI Act.
• Standardize legal templates and enhance documentation practices.
• Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options.
• Join a diverse team with a strong focus on knowledge sharing.
• Help protect a platform used by thousands of users worldwide.

Requirements

• Degree in Law or related field.
• Interest in compliance and risk topics.
• Understanding of GDPR principles.
• Strong communication skills in English; German is a plus.
• Ability to work in an organized manner.
• Team player who can collaborate cross-functionally.
• Motivated to develop hands-on experience with compliance frameworks.
• Structured approach to balancing compliance with business needs.
• Experience in legal operations is an advantage.
• Excited to modernize Legal & Compliance work with AI.

Benefits

• Purpose-driven work supporting open, data-driven decision-making.
• Impact at scale within a growing international company.
• Autonomy in managing security topics.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.