I help international companies enter, grow and operate successfully in the European market by solving legal, GDPR, AI Act and compliance challenges before they become business problems.
I am a **German-qualified lawyer (First and Second German State Examination in Law)**, a **certified Data Protection Officer (TÜV)** and **certified Compliance Officer (TÜV)** with extensive experience advising international businesses on European regulatory requirements.
I currently serve as **External Data Protection Officer and Compliance Officer for a German technology company**, while also advising international clients across SaaS, AI, HealthTech, education, e-commerce and digital services.
Unlike many consultants who focus purely on legal theory, I work directly with founders, executives and operational teams to build compliance programs that are practical, commercially viable and support business growth.
Over the course of my career I have advised companies and entrepreneurs from **more than 40 countries** across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and the Middle East, helping them establish legally compliant operations in Germany and throughout the European Union.
## What makes me different
Many businesses don't simply need a GDPR consultant.
They need one trusted advisor who understands how legal, privacy, compliance and commercial realities fit together.
My clients work with me because I combine:
• German legal education
• Practical experience as a former attorney
• Active work as External DPO and Compliance Officer
• International business experience
• Business-oriented advice instead of purely academic legal analysis
• Clear communication in English and German
I don't just draft documents.
I help companies implement workable compliance structures that support sales, enterprise procurement, fundraising and long-term growth.
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# Core Services
## External Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Ongoing privacy governance
GDPR compliance monitoring
Management reporting
Internal policies
Employee awareness
Vendor assessments
Regulatory guidance
Incident response support
Privacy governance frameworks
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## GDPR & Privacy Compliance
GDPR implementation
Privacy assessments
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
Privacy Policies
Cookie compliance
Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs)
Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
International data transfers
Data subject request procedures (DSAR)
Data breach procedures
Vendor due diligence
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## AI Act & AI Governance
AI Act readiness assessments
AI governance frameworks
Risk assessments
AI documentation
Transparency obligations
Internal AI policies
Vendor assessments
AI procurement reviews
Governance structures
Ideal for:
• AI Startups
• Generative AI
• SaaS Platforms
• Healthcare AI
• Education Technology
• Customer Support Automation
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## Compliance & Corporate Governance
Compliance frameworks
Internal policies
Governance documentation
Risk management
Compliance audits
Regulatory implementation
Operational compliance
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## Commercial & Corporate Law
GmbH and UG formation
Commercial contracts
Service agreements
Terms & Conditions
Shareholder agreements
Market entry into Germany and the EU
Cross-border business structures
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## Healthcare & HealthTech
Special category data
GDPR Article 9 compliance
Health data governance
Privacy documentation
Consent management
Compliance reviews
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## Industries
Artificial Intelligence
Software & SaaS
HealthTech
Education
E-commerce
Marketing Agencies
Cloud Services
Digital Platforms
Professional Services
International Startups
SMEs
Scale-ups
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# Why Clients Hire Me
✔ German-qualified lawyer
✔ Certified External Data Protection Officer (TÜV)
✔ Certified Compliance Officer (TÜV)
✔ Active DPO for a German technology company
✔ Experience advising clients from 40+ countries
✔ Hundreds of legal and compliance documents drafted
✔ Practical implementation instead of theoretical advice
✔ Strong commercial understanding
✔ Cost-efficient alternative to large law firms
✔ Long-term strategic partner for Germany and EU market entry
Whether you need a long-term External DPO, GDPR implementation, AI Act readiness, compliance documentation, corporate governance or legal support for entering the European market, I provide practical, business-focused solutions that help companies grow with confidence.
If you are looking for a legal and compliance partner rather than someone who simply drafts documents, I'd be happy to discuss how I can support your business.
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Contract Drafting
Legal Consulting
Data Privacy
Startup Consulting
Copyright
Regulatory Compliance
International Law
Legal Research
Legal Assistance
Immigration Law
Legal Translation
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Oleksii B.
Munich, Germany
$80/hr
4.9
35 jobs
Lawyer with unusual vision of law, I am addicted to the challenges that I am facing during my legal practice, got really excited to find the answers where nobody sees them and like to get things done in professional and timely manners. Educated and experienced kind of person with good manners, have a very wide circle of interests, so can be a good partner, service provider or employee. My strong skills are:
- Managerial experience;
- Adaptive skills;
- Time management;
- Full participation in projects;
- Responsibility
Contract Law
Legal Agreement
Compliance
Licensing
Cryptography
Cryptocurrency
Legal Assistance
FinTech
Software Licensing
Tax Law
Legal Applications & Registration
Company Policy
Government Reporting Compliance
Anti-Money Laundering
Finance
Khubana H.
Graben-Neudorf, Germany
$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Hello! My name is Khubana and I am a multilingual professional fluent in German, English and Pashto at a native level. My language skills, combined with my business and legal background, allow me to work confidently with clients across different industries and cultural contexts.
I have over 4 years of successful experience in Sales and I currently work at a state bank, where I gained valuable expertise in administrative processes, public law, banking law and compliance.
With my academic path and professional work, I have built strong knowledge in:
Business Law (Germany)
Public Law
EU Law
Contract Law & Legal Writing
Regulatory and Compliance-related topics
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Law and I am currently completing my Master’s degree in Business Law & Compliance.
This combination of practical experience and academic specialization allows me to approach tasks with precision, professionalism, and a deep understanding of legal and business contexts.
What I Offer on Upwork:
I provide high-quality support in a wide range of services, including:
Language Services
Professional Translation (German ↔ English ↔ Pashto)
Proofreading & Editing
Transcription & Document Formatting
Virtual & Administrative Support
Virtual Assistance
* Email & schedule management
* Data entry & research
* Customer support
* Sales support & CRM tasks
Business & Legal Support
(No legal advice — only general assistance and research)
* Legal research and summarization
* Drafting and formatting business documents
* Contract review support (non-legal)
* Compliance and policy documentation assistance
Why Work With Me?
* Native-level fluency in three languages
* Strong background in banking, business, sales and law
* Detail-oriented, reliable, and fast
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* High commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results
If you're looking for a trustworthy translator, versatile virtual assistant, or a business-savvy supporter with legal and banking expertise, I would be happy to work with you. Let’s achieve great results together!
Law
Translation
Live Interpretation
Tutoring
Business
Compliance
Tobias F.
Schwetzingen, Germany
$175/hr
5.0
10 jobs
I am a German senior lawyer (Rechtsanwalt) with extensive experience as inhouse legal counsel for global firms and as associated lawyer at different international law firms in Mexico and Germany. The scope of my expertise includes the drafting, revision and negotiation of different kind of corporate agreements, international commercial agreements, including software agreements, IT/IP services agreements, data privacy agreements (including GDPR), international sales agreements and any kind of vendor contracts. I also have experience in advicing in international corporate legal matters and the drafting of related agreements, including M&A transactions. I am registered with the German bar for lawyers, studied law at the University of Mannheim with a focus on business law, hold an LL.M. in International Commercial Law (Dundee, Scotland), am a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) and specialized in the field of Information Techology Law (Fachanwaltslehrgang Informationstechnologierecht, AK Jura). Further, I am passionate about the latest developments and the impact of new technologies, including artificial intelligence on international laws. My professional language skills include English, Spanish and German.
Contract Law
Contract
Law
Data Protection
Privacy Law
Data Privacy
Privacy
GDPR
GDPR Compliance Review
SaaS
Corporate Law
Johannes L.
Muhr am See, Germany
$50/hr
5.0
376 jobs
I am a lawyer with 7+ years profound legal experience as a lawyer and in-house counsel in the field of IT and tech law.
In addition, I have been working as a professional content writer and translator & proofreader with several years of experience, successfully completing assignments in legal and finance (cryptocurrency, stocks etc.) area.
I offer content writing, translations and proofreading for the following subject areas:
✓Legal & Compliance
✓Finance
✓Technology
✓Entertainment (Mobile Apps, Books)
As an experienced IT and contract lawyer, my legal competencies and areas of expertise include:
✓IT Law (Software Licensing, SaaS, PaaS, API, Terms and Conditions, EULA, Service Level Agreements, Software Development, Software Maintenance and Support, Professional Services and Implementation Services)
✓Internet Law (Website Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy for B2B/B2C/C2B)
I take pride in my punctuality, flexibility. Strong client orientation and accuracy are some of the skills I have managed to develop during my legal career.
My work history of 100% positive reviews over many years is a testimony to the satisfaction of my clients.
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