DIA (Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentación) is a prominent Spanish multinational retail company specializing in the proximity supermarket sector. Operating a vast network of thousands of stores across Spain, Argentina, and Brazil, the company is a major player in the grocery market, known for its focus on neighborhood convenience and a strong portfolio of private-label products.

Headquartered in Madrid, DIA maintains a massive operational footprint in Spain with stores and distribution centers in nearly every province. For international professionals, the company offers diverse opportunities within its corporate headquarters and logistics hubs, particularly in areas like supply chain management, digital transformation, and retail operations, making it a significant employer for those looking to enter the Spanish retail industry.

Founded in 1979 in Madrid with the opening of its first store on Calle Valderrodrigo. It expanded rapidly through acquisitions and international growth, becoming a publicly traded company in 2011.

For international professionals

One of Spain's largest employers with a global workforce of over 30,000 people.
Headquartered in Las Rozas (Madrid), which serves as the central hub for corporate, tech, and administrative roles.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from frontline retail and logistics to specialized corporate functions in expansion and HR.
The company is currently focused on a major digital and store-format transformation, creating opportunities for modernization-focused professionals.
Provides a decentralized work environment with regional delegations across Spain, including major hubs in Valencia, Zaragoza, and Malaga.

Data Protection Specialist Lawyer

DIA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Dia, we are looking to incorporate a Data Protection Specialist Lawyer in the Legal and Compliance Department. The selected person will join with the objective of guaranteeing regulatory compliance in data protection and privacy across the entire organization.

Their functions will be:

Advise the different areas and projects of the company on data protection matters, ensuring, where applicable, a correct alignment between the GDPR and the European Artificial Intelligence Act
Propose appropriate legal and organizational measures that guarantee compliance with current regulations.
Draft and negotiate data processing agreements, as well as other specific contractual clauses on the matter.
Perform risk analyses and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) for high-risk processing, including those involving the implementation and use of Artificial Intelligence systems.
Manage and keep the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) permanently updated.
Draft, update, and maintain information clauses, privacy notices, templates, and company policies.
Support the management of data subject rights and collaborate with the DPO in the management and resolution of security breaches and incidents regarding personal data.
Actively participate in internal or external audits, coordinating responses from different areas and following up on the resulting action plans.
Design and deliver training sessions and internal awareness campaigns on data protection and privacy for employees.

Requirements

Law Degree.
Essential specialization in Personal Data Protection and Privacy
Certifications and specialized training in this field are valued
Between 1 and 2 years of experience in similar positions within a DPO Office.
English B2.

What can we offer you?

Full-time permanent contract.
Hybrid work model, which will help you balance your personal and professional life.
Belonging to one of the companies with the Best Corporate Reputation in Spain according to the Merco Empresas 2025 Ranking.
Discount on your Dia purchases.
Access to our training platform.
Good working environment.

At Dia, we believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities, and therefore, we implement non-discriminatory selection processes that favor diversity and inclusion.

- Certification of a disability equal to or greater than 33% will be taken into account.

View original advert (Spanish)

En Dia queremos incorporar un/a Abogado/a Especialista en Protección de Datos en el Departamento de Legal y Compliance. La persona seleccionada se incorporará con el objetivo de garantizar el cumplimiento normativo en protección de datos y privacidad en toda la organización.

Sus funciones serán:

Asesorar a las distintas áreas y proyectos de la compañía en materia de protección de datos, garantizando, en su caso, una correcta alineación entre el RGPD y el Reglamento Europeo de Inteligencia Artificial
Proponer medidas legales y organizativas apropiadas que garanticen el cumplimiento de la normativa vigente.
Redactar y negociar acuerdos de encargo de tratamiento de datos, así como otras cláusulas contractuales específicas en la materia.
Realizar análisis de riesgos y asesorar en Evaluaciones de Impacto sobre la Privacidad (EIPD) en tratamientos de alto riesgo, incluyendo aquellos que impliquen la implementación y uso de sistemas de Inteligencia Artificial.
Gestionar y mantener permanentemente actualizado el Registro de Actividades de Tratamiento (RAT).
Redactar, actualizar y mantener al día las cláusulas informativas, avisos de privacidad, plantillas y políticas de la compañía.
Apoyar en la gestión de los derechos de los interesados y colaborar con el DPO en la gestión y resolución de violaciones e incidentes de seguridad de datos personales.
Participar activamente en auditorías internas o externas, coordinando las respuestas de las diferentes áreas y realizando el seguimiento de los planes de acción resultantes.
Diseñar e impartir sesiones de formación y campañas de concienciación interna en materia de protección de datos y privacidad para los empleados.

Requisitos

Grado en Derecho.
Imprescindible especialización en materia de Protección de Datos Personales y Privacidad
Valorable certificaciones y formación especializada en este ámbito
Entre 1 y 2 años de experiencia en puestos similares en Oficina DPO.
Inglés B2.

¿Qué podemos ofrecerte?

Contrato indefinido a jornada completa.
Modalidad de trabajo híbrida, lo que te ayudará a conciliar tu vida personal y profesional.
Pertenecer a una de las empresas con Mejor Reputación Corporativa de España según el Ranking Merco Empresas 2025.
Descuento en tus compras Dia.
Acceso a nuestra plataforma formativa.
Buen ambiente de trabajo.

En Dia creemos que lo que nos hace diferentes, nos hace más fuertes. Estamos comprometidos con la igualdad de oportunidades, y por eso, implementamos procesos de selección no discriminatorios que favorezcan la diversidad y la inclusión.