Tobias Weik - Attorney/Lawyer Data Protection and Data Law, Banking and Capital Markets Law, Freelancer, Data Protection Officer

Q: Where is Tobias based?

Tobias is based in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months . Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is External Data Protection Officer at Self-employed .

Q: What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Energy , and Healthcare . Tobias also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Legal and Compliance , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management . Tobias also has some experience in Finance .

Q: Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Energy , Banking and Finance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Legal and Compliance and Strategy and Planning .

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Esslingen am Neckar, Germany

Experience

Jun 2018 - Jun 2023

5 years 1 month

External Data Protection Officer

Self-employed

Informing and advising on obligations under applicable data protection regulations
Reviewing compliance with data protection regulations and the client’s strategies for protecting personal data through own audits
Advising on and preparing data protection impact assessments as well as data protection notices and data protection guidelines and policies
Drafting, advising on and negotiating data processing agreements
Raising awareness among management and staff on data protection by creating training materials and concepts and delivering training sessions
Industries include: financial services, healthcare, trades, mechanical engineering, recruitment, auditing and tax consulting

Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

2 years 5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Team Lead Corporate Capital Markets

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

Leading a project management team of three employees to support national and international large transactions in debt and equity capital markets
Managing, preparing and conducting shareholder meetings in accordance with the Stock Corporation Act

Mar 2013 - Present

13 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Business Consultant and Interim Manager and Attorney

Self-employed

Taking on specialist and leadership roles as interim manager
Advising on the development, implementation and optimization of compliance management systems worldwide
Advising on complex legal issues in data protection, IT, contract, banking and capital markets law
Drafting internal regulations, expert reports, recommendations for action and decision-making templates up to top management level
Independently reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts in the scope of work
Industries include: financial services (DZ Bank AG, The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV Frankfurt Branch, LBBW, DEBTVISION GmbH, Deutscher Sparkassen Verlags GmbH, Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg, Mercedes-Benz Mobility GmbH), energy (ENBW AG, TenneT TSO GmbH), pharma logistics (Loxxess-Pharma GmbH), healthcare (AXA Assistance Deutschland GmbH, Generali Vitality GmbH)

May 2011 - Sep 2015

4 years 5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Legal Advisor

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

Project management for national and international large transactions in debt and equity capital markets
Legal structuring of the product
Drafting and subsequently negotiating transaction documentation with all parties involved
Representing the bank in various specialist working groups within the area of responsibility
Handling all legal issues of the department (including data protection, banking supervision, regulation, tax issues, anti-money laundering law, accounting)

Jan 2008 - May 2011

3 years 5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Contract Lawyer in Credit Division

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

Reviewing and negotiating loan agreements with financial institutions and corporate clients in German, English and Spanish (mainly bilateral loans, syndicated loans)
Reviewing credit risk relevant sections of derivative master agreements (ISDA and DRV)
Negotiating restructuring documents of Icelandic banks
Capacity planning and technical supervision of five team members

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (18 years), Energy (13 years), Healthcare (13 years), Pharmaceutical (13 years), and Professional Services (5 years).

Banking and Finance

Energy

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Legal (18 years), Strategy (13 years), Project Management (6.5 years), and Finance (5.5 years).

Legal

Strategy

Project Management

Finance

Summary

Attorney specializing in data protection, IT, contract, banking and capital markets law with many years of experience advising medium-sized businesses and international corporations.

Business consultant and interim manager for medium-sized businesses and international corporations in compliance, data protection and legal areas as specialist and executive.

Experienced in leadership, solution-oriented, pragmatic, strong negotiator, corporate background, intercultural.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Feb 2010 - Jul 2012

Wissenschaftliche Hochschule Lahr

Master of Arts, Master of Finance and Banking · Finance and Banking · Lahr, Germany · 2.3

Apr 2005 - Apr 2007

Landgericht Stuttgart

Second State Law Exam · Legal Clerkship · Stuttgart, Germany · 6.74 points

Oct 1998 - Jan 2005

University of Konstanz

First State Law Exam · Law · Konstanz, Germany · 5.37 points

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

TÜV-certified Data Protection Auditor

TÜV-certified Data Protection Officer

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tobias based?

Tobias is based in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tobias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tobias would be well-suited for roles such as: External Data Protection Officer, Team Lead Corporate Capital Markets, Business Consultant and Interim Manager and Attorney.

What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is External Data Protection Officer at Self-employed.

What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Energy, and Healthcare. Tobias also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Legal and Compliance, Strategy and Planning, and Project Management. Tobias also has some experience in Finance.

Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Energy, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Legal and Compliance and Strategy and Planning.

What is Tobias's education?

Tobias holds a Master in Finance and Banking from Wissenschaftliche Hochschule Lahr.

Does Tobias have any certificates?

Tobias has 2 certificates. These include: TÜV-certified Data Protection Auditor and TÜV-certified Data Protection Officer.

What is the availability of Tobias?

Tobias will be available full-time from October 2026.

What is the rate of Tobias?

Tobias's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.