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Data Protection Lawyer

On-site in Sevilla·Added 3 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Overview

Salary: €45,000 a year
About €2,720 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Sevilla
Contract: Fixed-term contract
Spanish: Native level
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Fixed-term contract of 4 to 6 months for maternity leave cover.
Expected start date in August.
Opportunity to be part of an international environment and collaborate on high-impact privacy and regulatory compliance projects.
Join a dynamic and highly specialized team.

The role

We are looking for a Data Protection Lawyer to join our team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. The selected candidate will provide support in managing privacy projects, regulatory compliance, and advisory services on data protection matters, collaborating with internal teams and international providers.

Important reference company in its sector
Excellent opportunity in Seville.

What you'll do

Conduct vendor privacy assessments, identifying data protection risks and defining and implementing mitigation plans.
Review and negotiate data processing agreements with vendors, including managing risk escalations and their corresponding acceptance when necessary.
Manage data retention projects, developing and maintaining document retention schedules, supporting the implementation of destruction plans, and ensuring the recording of corresponding evidence.
Draft, maintain, and update the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).
Analyze and manage requests for access to personal data, conducting the necessary privacy assessments and managing corresponding approvals.
Deliver and coordinate data protection training sessions for employees and Privacy Champions.
Provide support in coordinating and maintaining the Privacy Champions network, organizing periodic meetings and promoting a privacy culture within the organization.
Advise various business areas on privacy and data protection matters, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law.
At least 2-3 years of prior experience in data protection and privacy, preferably in a multinational company or law firm.
Strong knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable regulations.
Advanced level of English (mandatory), both written and spoken.
Analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Experience in negotiating contracts related to data protection and managing international vendors is a plus.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.