We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 20 years. Our EMEA brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Guhl, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professio…
Skills: Data protection, GDPR, Commercial law, Contract negotiation, Privacy advice
We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 20 years. Our EMEA brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Guhl, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professio…
Skills: Order management, Logistics, Export shipping, SAP, Microsoft Office
Praktikant (m/w/d) im Marketing (Global Brand Development) im Bereich Beauty (Hair Care & Color)
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany · Hybrid
Entry level
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Skills: Marketing, Brand development, Data analysis, Market research, Sustainability
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Skills: Production planning, SAP, Manufacturing execution, Capacity planning, KPI reporting
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We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 19 years. Our brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair (G…
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Skills: Order processing, Inventory management, Forecasting, SAP, Supply chain management
Intern (m/w/d) Social Media, Communications Professional Hair
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany · On-site
$1k–$2k/mo
Entry level
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Wir sind Kao – seit 20 Jahren in Folge als eines der ethischsten Unternehmen der Welt ausgezeichnet. Unser Markenportfolio in der EMEA-Region umfasst drei Geschäftsbereiche: Consumer Care mit Marken wie John Frieda, Guhl…
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Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany · On-site
Senior
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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Flexible working, Competitive salaries, Health and wellbeing offers, Pension schemes, Insurance options, Learning and development opportunities
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role serves as the UK Data Protection Officer, managing privacy queries, data breaches, and subject access requests while ensuring compliance. Additionally, it provides comprehensive legal support for commercial matters, including contract negotiation and marketing compliance.
Requirements
Candidates must be a qualified solicitor with significant in-house experience, preferably within the FMCG or retail sectors. Expert knowledge of UK and European data protection law and strong commercial acumen are essential.
Full job description
We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 20 years.
Our EMEA brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Guhl, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk), and Molton Brown.
Our corporate philosophy, The Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.
About our role:
The position acts as Data Protection Officer for the UK, providing privacy advice and guidance across the UK business, handling data breaches and data subject rights requests, and complying with other compliance requirements. In addition, this role provides legal support to the UK business across a wide range of commercial legal matters. Reporting into the Legal Director EMEA, you will form part of a dynamic and commercially focused team supporting multiple stakeholders across the Kao business.
What you will do:
Manage and respond to data protection-related queries from Kao stakeholders and employees.
Demonstrate expert knowledge of both UK and European data protection.
Provide strategic advice, policies and direction to the business on leveraging data in a controlled environment for data-driven advertising.
Participate in the development and specification of technology projects / changes ensuring data protection and confidential information security compliance.
Support the business through the provision of legal advice on data protection and on the appropriate handling of confidential information security matters in relation to complex issues.
Work with digital and mobile product teams to analyse products, platforms, features and systems, and provide practical data protection, confidential information security and privacy risk mitigation strategies.
Consult and provide data protection and confidential information security advice to global management of Molton Brown, the groups UK businesses and legal entities as well as partially to continental European businesses.
Co-ordinate investigations into any data protection breaches and security incidents.
Manage data protection incidents which may involve 3rd party players, retailers or employee data.
Manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR)
Liaise and acts as a contact point for the ICO on matters relating to Kao, including data breach reporting.
Act as the main point of contact for all internal/external enquires relating to data protection.
Review and modify Data Processing agreements to ensure Kao’s Data Protection rights and trade secrets are protected and enforced.
Draft, review and negotiate wholesale agreements, educator, guest artists and influencer agreements, advertising services agreements, NDAs, charity participator agreements, prize promoter/supplier agreements, service provider agreements, creative services agreements, third party marketing contracts including agency agreements, facilities and property agreements, event contracts, venue / equipment hire, trademark licence agreements, cross-promotion agreements.
Review marketing materials and preparing terms and conditions for competitions, giveaways, promotions, and events.
Review and advise on marketing claims incl ESG claims, free from claims in partnership with Regulatory teams.
Review website collateral, offers, and updating web terms and conditions.
Review and approve creative copy for NDPs and upcoming campaigns.
Conduct training sessions to the business including Data Protection, Anti-trust, Social Media and Marketing.
What you will need:
Degree educated or equivalent
Qualified Solicitor
Training and qualifications from a leading city or national law firm preferred
In-house experience is essential, preferably within the beauty, fashion, retail or FMCG industry
Excellent knowledge in data privacy, general commercial, contract, consumer and competition law
Deep understanding of complex matters and sound business acumen
Good technical understanding, especially of cosmetic industry and regulations
Affinity to work with and sound understanding of luxury global brands
Be proactive in working on issues and lead to a resolution of them
Ability to develop wide networks in the industry and build relationships with colleagues, including individuals in management
Demonstrate a practical and commercial approach in dealing with a variety of legal issues across multiple jurisdictions and legal systems
Personable and approachable, with excellent communication skills
At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.
What you can expect from us:
An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, our Charity Committee, and DE&I communities
A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension schemes, insurance options, and more…
Learning and development opportunities
Your voice matters here, we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.
To find out why 33,000 people across the Globe work at Kao please visit:
Striving for the wholehearted satisfaction and enrichment of the lives of people globally through Yoki-Monozukuri implemented from the consumer/customer's perspective
The Kao Group develops consumer product business that targets general consumers. Kao Group business segments that cater to the consumer include: the Beauty Care Business in which we offer prestige cosmetics, and premium skin care and hair care products; the Human Health Care Business with products that include functional health beverages and feminine and baby care products; and the Fabric and Home Care Business, which includes laundry detergents and household cleaners. Also, in the Chemical Business we develop chemical products that meet the various needs of industry.
In these diverse business fields, Kao remains committed to Yoki-Monozukuri implemented from the consumer/customer's perspective so that we may strive for the wholehearted satisfaction and enrichment of the lives of people globally.
Offices: 14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-8210, JP
Consumer GoodsHome ImprovementE-CommerceHealth CarePersonal Care and HygieneCleaning ProductsCosmeticsMarketingWellnessRetail
Striving for the wholehearted satisfaction and enrichment of the lives of people globally through Yoki-Monozukuri implemented from the consumer/customer's perspective
The Kao Group develops consumer product business that targets general consumers. Kao Group business segments that cater to the consumer include: the Beauty Care Business in which we offer prestige cosmetics, and premium skin care and hair care products; the Human Health Care Business with products that include functional health beverages and feminine and baby care products; and the Fabric and Home Care Business, which includes laundry detergents and household cleaners. Also, in the Chemical Business we develop chemical products that meet the various needs of industry.
In these diverse business fields, Kao remains committed to Yoki-Monozukuri implemented from the consumer/customer's perspective so that we may strive for the wholehearted satisfaction and enrichment of the lives of people globally.
Offices: 14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-8210, JP
Consumer GoodsHome ImprovementE-CommerceHealth CarePersonal Care and HygieneCleaning ProductsCosmeticsMarketingWellnessRetail