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Senior Data Protection Advisor

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 28 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
English: Required
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

Requirements

Law Degree.
Minimum +3 years' experience advising on privacy and data protection matters, including substantial GDPR expertise.
Experience advising on technology, cybersecurity, AI, digital products, and data-driven business initiatives.
Experience in a large, complex global organisation.
Strong knowledge of global data protection laws and frameworks.
Recruitment, HR-tech, SaaS, technology, healthcare, financial services, or other data-intensive sector experience would be advantageous.
CIPP/E strongly preferred.
Additional certifications such as CIPM, CIPT, AI governance certifications, ISO 27701, or similar professional qualifications are advantageous
Excellent attention to detail.
Acts with the highest levels of integrity and treats others with respect
Able to communicate complex legal and regulatory concepts clearly and pragmatically to non-legal audiences.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrates cultural awareness and effectiveness in a multinational environment.

Pay & benefits

Competitive salary aligned with your experience
Permanent, full-time contract
Meal vouchers
Private health insurance
Life Insurance
Hybrid working model (2 days of home office/week)
Multicultural environment
Training and internal development opportunities
A vibrant and dynamic international workplace located in Barcelona
Start date: ASAP

The role

Resumen

This role will support the Data Protection Team, in Global Legal, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the company's compliance with data protection laws and regulations, safeguarding customer and employee data, and providing legal expertise on data privacy matters. They will live by the Michael Page values, take pride, be passionate, never give up, work as a team and make it fun.

Help protect data and drive meaningful impact.
Be part of a team that makes privacy matter.

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

At the heart of Michael Page's business are the thousands of people's lives we change, the outstanding service we provide to our clients and candidates and the exciting opportunities within our offices all over the world. We're proud to set the standard in the recruitment profession - our specialist service with a personal touch is how we change lives for people through creating opportunity to reach potential.

Michael Page was established in the UK in 1976. We're now a FTSE 250 organization with operations in 36 countries, providing recruitment services and career opportunities at a local regional and global level.

Descripción

Advise on privacy, data protection, AI governance, and digital transformation initiatives, providing pragmatic legal guidance on emerging technologies and regulatory requirements, including the EU AI Act.
Partner with business stakeholders across functions to embed privacy by design into projects and initiatives, conducting risk assessments and delivering pragmatic mitigation strategies.
Support executive decision-making by identifying and managing privacy, technology, and regulatory risks associated with business innovation.
Manage privacy due diligence and vendor risk assessment processes, and draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements, including data processing, data sharing, and international data transfer agreements with third parties.
Advise on international data transfer mechanisms, including SCCs, Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), UK IDTA/Addendum, and other transfer frameworks.
Provide support with interactions with supervisory authorities and regulators, including investigations, consultations, complaints, inspections, and enforcement matters.
Manage responses to data subject complaints, regulatory inquiries, and audits.
Lead legal assessment of personal data breaches and coordinate notification obligations across jurisdictions.
Provide strategic advice during cyber incidents and crisis management situations.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organisation's privacy governance framework.
Oversee privacy policies, standards, procedures, and controls across multiple jurisdictions.
Monitor updates and changes to privacy laws and regulations, ensuring timely adaptation.

¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

Law Degree.
Minimum +3 years' experience advising on privacy and data protection matters, including substantial GDPR expertise.
Experience advising on technology, cybersecurity, AI, digital products, and data-driven business initiatives.
Experience in a large, complex global organisation.
Strong knowledge of global data protection laws and frameworks.
Recruitment, HR-tech, SaaS, technology, healthcare, financial services, or other data-intensive sector experience would be advantageous.
CIPP/E strongly preferred.
Additional certifications such as CIPM, CIPT, AI governance certifications, ISO 27701, or similar professional qualifications are advantageous
Excellent attention to detail.
Acts with the highest levels of integrity and treats others with respect
Able to communicate complex legal and regulatory concepts clearly and pragmatically to non-legal audiences.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrates cultural awareness and effectiveness in a multinational environment.

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
Support continues after the contract is signed.
Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

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.