Company Description

At SAP, you'll belong to a diverse, international community that learns fast, shares openly, and celebrates impact. You'll have access to global peers, modern tools, and development pathways-so your ideas travel and your career grows.

Job Description

What you'll bring
You have well-developed expertise in legal analysis, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The ability to independently advise business stakeholders on data privacy and AI-related legal matters, and handle local Data Protection Authority requests, is what defines readiness at this level. You bring solid communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the creative thinking and learning agility to adapt as the role evolves.
• Well-developed knowledge of data protection laws and best practices, with expertise in Indian and European privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Experience independently advising business stakeholders on data privacy legal matters, handling Data Protection Authority requests, and managing compliance obligations.




• Strong project management skills — you manage complex workstreams across a global, multi-stakeholder environment with precision and independence.
• A practical, open approach to AI — you govern AI-related legal risks, assess output quality, and use AI tools to enhance legal workflows and continuously improve how you work.
• A degree in law, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English is required for this role.

What you'll build
You'll serve as SAP's named data protection practitioner for India — proactively advising business stakeholders on data privacy and AI-related legal matters and driving compliance with applicable laws for your assigned scope.
• Monitor local data privacy and AI-related legal developments, provide proactive advice to business stakeholders, and draft local guidance and legal documents.
• Independently manage Data Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Subject rights processes

📌 Legal Counsel (Bengaluru)
🏢 SAP IT Business Systeme
📍 Bengaluru