Umutcan Kucukoglu
Legal, Data Privacy & AI Compliance Specialist
Munich
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Result-oriented Legal, Data Privacy, and AI Governance Specialist with 5 years of experience navigating complex regulatory frameworks within multinational environments. Currently driving IT Governance initiatives at AllianzTechnology SE while pursuing an LL.M. in Digitalization & Law in Germany. Expert in translating complex legal, data privacy and AI governance mandates into structured, sustainable and ethical business recommendations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
IT Governance Intern - Data Privacy Champion
Allianz Technology SE
09.2025 - Current
- Executed 100+ Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA/DPIA) and Ethical Impact Assessments (EIA) for high-risk AI deployments, mitigating corporate compliance risks by an estimated 20% before production.
- Audited 50+ enterprise IT and digital services against ISO standards, GDPR, and the upcoming EU AI Act, ensuring 100% regulatory alignment across monitored business units.
- Reviewed, optimized and negotiated 20+ Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), accelerating the internal legal review cycle by aligning vendor terms with Allianz global governance standards.
- Performed 15+ comprehensive Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) assessments, successfully vetting cross-border vendors' data protection and information security practices.
- Actively supported contract compliance monitoring for a portfolio of IT services, utilizing CLM tools to reduce contract lifecycle delays.
Associate
Eselioglu Law Firm
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed end-to-end data privacy, compliance and corporate processes for 10+ major corporate clients across multi-regulated industries (e.g., e-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing).
- Drafted and deployed 15+ bespoke data protection policies, internal privacy procedures, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms.
- Reviewed, revised and negotiated over 100+ commercial, employment, and data protection contracts, reducing clients' legal exposure in third-party transactions.
- Delivered 100+ actionable legal opinions on IT Law, Data Protection regulations, and corporate contract management.
- Represented corporate clients in legal proceedings, translating complex regulatory requirements into structured arguments to successfully mitigate legal risks.
Legal Intern
Eselioglu Law Firm
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported enterprise compliance projects mapped to both the Turkish Personal Data Protection Code (KVKK) and GDPR, assisting in the onboarding of 3 new corporate accounts.
- Conducted deep-dive legal research on 20+ complex corporate and technology regulation cases to support senior litigation strategies.
- Assisted senior partners in drafting and structuring 30+ commercial agreements and as well as employment contracts.
Education
LL.M. - Digitalization and Law
Julius Maximilians Universität Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany10.2026
MBA, Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Cukurova University
Adana, Turkiye07.2024
Double Major - International Relations
Suleyman Demirel University
Isparta, Turkiye07.2021
LL.B. - Law
Suleyman Demirel University
Isparta, Turkiye07.2021
Skills
- Core Competencies: Legal & Regulatory Consulting GDPR & EU AI Act Compliance Contract Negotiation IT Governance Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA/DPIA) Recording of Processing Activities (RoPA) Risk Mitigation Compliance Audits Team Player Goal-Orianted
- Systems & GRC Tools: OneTrust ServiceNow Archer Jira SAP Ariba SharePoint MS Office
Certification
AI, Justice and the Rule of Law , Säid Business School, University of Oxford
Timeline
IT Governance Intern - Data Privacy Champion
Allianz Technology SE
09.2025 - Current
Associate
Eselioglu Law Firm
10.2022 - 08.2024
Legal Intern
Eselioglu Law Firm
08.2021 - 09.2022
LL.M. - Digitalization and Law
Julius Maximilians Universität Würzburg
MBA, Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Cukurova University
Double Major - International Relations
Suleyman Demirel University
LL.B. - Law
Suleyman Demirel University