Legal Counsel - Compliance Coordinator (F/M) - Marquardt

Responsibilities

• Advise senior management and employees on legal, compliance and data protection obligations on site, including GDPR requirements

• Act as GDPR Coordinator, monitoring compliance, managing data subject requests

• In alignment with Corporate Legal & Compliance Department and Group Data Protection Organization (including DPO):

  • Draft, implement, and maintain internal policies and procedures for data protection, compliance, and workplace conduct (as well as adaptation and integration of global guidelines locally)

  • Support the Corporate Legal Department in the context of contract management

  • Manage personal data breaches and other compliance incidents, including notifications to authorities and affected individuals

  • Prevent, manage, and investigate cases of misconduct such as workplace harassment in line with legal and ethical standards

  • Provide training, awareness programs, and guidance to promote a strong compliance and ethical culture across the organization

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, compliance, and reputational risks, including conflicts of interest and related-party relationships

  • Perform internal audits to assess compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements

  • Organization and monitoring of possible external or internal compliance audits 

  • Report directly to the General Manager on legal, compliance, and data protection matters 

Candidate profile

• Degree in Law or a related field (e.g., Human Resources, Administrative Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work)

• Minimum several years of relevant professional experience in Legal, Compliance, and/or Data Protection roles

• In-depth knowledge of GDPR, data protection regulations, labor law, and compliance frameworks

• Experience GDPR Coordinator

• Certifications or formal training in data protection, compliance, labor law, internal investigations, or ethics are highly desirable

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset

• High level of integrity, independence, and discretion

• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder-management skills

• Fluent English skills in written and verbal form (German helpful)

• Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams

What We Offer

• Stable employment within a globally successful family-owned company

• Professional onboarding and continuous training opportunities

• Clear career paths and internal development opportunities

• Attractive compensation package including 13th salary, meal vouchers and annual bonuses

• Additional benefits covering medical services, sports & wellness, culture, education, tourism and more

• Modern production environment and advanced manufacturing technologies

• Recognition and reward programs for improvement ideas and operational excellence

• Long-term career opportunities within an international automotive supplier

About Marquardt Sibiu

Marquardt has been present in Sibiu since 2006 and operates multiple production areas, including Plastic Injection, Electronics, Assembly, Industrial Painting and Microswitches.

Using advanced manufacturing technologies and high-quality standards, our teams contribute to products delivered to some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

Every day, our employees play an important role in ensuring quality, innovation and operational excellence across the global Marquardt network.

About Marquardt Romania

Marquardt is a globally operating family-owned technology company with more than 8,000 employees worldwide. In Romania, our Production facilities, R&D Center and Business Services organization work together to develop, manufacture and support innovative solutions for leading international customers.

Driven by innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement, we create technologies that shape the future of mobility and beyond.

We invite you to be part of the successful Marquardt team!

Contact Marquardt Business Services

Address: Str. Munchen, Nr. 2, Sibiu

Web: www.marquardt.com/careers/locations/romania