Why Zunic Law
Zunic Law is one of Serbia's leading law firms, recognized by Legal500, Lexology Index, Who's Who Legal, and the Client Choice Awards. We have been named Law Firm of the Year in Serbia three times, most recently by the Lexology Index in 2025. In data protection, our partners have been recognized as Global Leaders by Who's Who Legal for multiple consecutive years.
We advise businesses operating in the digital economy, with practices in IT law, corporate law, labor law, contract law, intellectual property, data protection, real estate, and dispute resolution. We are particularly recognized in data protection, where our partners have been named Global Leaders by Who's Who Legal for multiple consecutive years. The firm is led by alumni of leading global universities, who apply those standards in their everyday practice.
Our mission is to build a new generation of law practice: technology-driven, client-centered, and genuinely people-oriented. We put the latest technology to work in our everyday practice, because we work hard but we also work smart. It is a place where you can do the best legal work of your career without giving up the rest of your life.
The IT law and data protection attorney role
As an IT law and data protection attorney at Zunic Law, you will work on complex IT contracts, GDPR compliance, EU AI Act matters, and data protection projects for domestic and international clients. You will take a leading role on projects where the stakes are high and the legal questions are complex.
Day to day, you will:
- Draft, negotiate and review complex IT contracts (SaaS, software licensing, cloud services, IT development, IT outsourcing)
- Lead data protection projects: GDPR audits, DPIAs, data flow mapping, DPA and JCA preparation
- Advise on EU AI Act, DORA, NIS2 and other EU digital regulations
- DPO and data protection representative roles for international clients
- Represent clients before the Commissioner and in data protection court proceedings
What we're looking for in an IT law and data protection attorney
- Passed bar exam
- Over 4 years of experience since Bar Association admission OR over 6 years of in-house experience
- Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating IT contracts
- Extensive experience in data protection projects (GDPR, DPIA, data mapping)
- English at C1 (CEFR) or above, written and spoken, since we use English as often as Serbian
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, and real attention to detail
- A lifelong-learning mindset and openness to innovation in legal practice, because we like going where no lawyer has gone before
What will set you apart
- Deeper knowledge of intellectual property law (copyright, software patents, trademarks)
- IAPP certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) or other data protection qualifications
- A formal English certification (IELTS, TOEFL, C2 Proficiency, or equivalent)
- Additional foreign languages
- Experience with EU AI Act, DORA or NIS2 regulations
- Written recommendations from previous employers, mentors, or colleagues, or a reference contact listed in your CV
What we offer
- Work on the most complex IT and data protection projects in the region, for clients including Bloomberg Adria, RTL Croatia, Wemedoo AG and others
- An accelerated path to a team lead role or partnership, depending on your seniority
- Competitive monthly compensation
- Performance bonuses twice a year
- Hybrid work: four remote days per month, with the rest of the month at our Belgrade office
- Flexible start to your day, anytime between 7:00 and 9:00 AM
- Internal and external training, IAPP certifications, plus paid courses and international conference attendance
- A platform to speak at conferences, appear in the media, and run trainings under your own name
- A meritocratic, team-oriented culture, plus team-building events we actually enjoy
Where you'll work
Zunic Law Firm Belgrade
Tadije Sondermajera 3/28 (Wellport Condominium), Novi Beograd, opposite Airport City
How to apply for the IT law and data protection attorney role
Send your CV (in Serbian or English) to careers@zuniclaw.com by 31 October 2026.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and a candidate may be hired before the deadline, so apply early.
Before you do:
- Check your CV against our CV tips: How to make your CV a piece of cake
- Read our FAQ if you have questions about the process: Careers at Zunic Law
What happens next: if you pass the initial screening, we'll contact you within ten business days to arrange an interview. Our guide on how to shine in a job interview will help you prepare.
Good luck!