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Junior Legal Counsel, AI & GDPR

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added 3 days ago

WorkMotion

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Overview

Job details

€35,000 - €45,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About €2,200 - €2,720 a month after tax.
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Only from certain places, per the ad: “Within +/- 2 hours of CET”

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
WorkMotion doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
University degree
“A law degree (or equivalent legal qualification) and 1-2 years of hands-on data protection experience in-house, in a law firm, or in a consultancy.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: €35,000 - €45,000 per annum gross, subject to location, skills and experience

Global, remote, and thriving: We're a global team of talented individuals spread across 26 countries. Our WorkFlex program lets you work from anywhere, anytime. Whether it's a beachside office or a cosy home office, the choice is yours.
Your well-being is our priority: We know mental health matters, which is why we offer a dedicated Well-Being Day-a full day off just to recharge and relax.
Get fit and stay active: Whether it's yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog-work out on your terms, at a discount with our subsidised gym memberships.
Learn, grow, and develop: We believe in constant growth. With our Training & Development Allowance, you'll have all the opportunities you need to keep expanding your skills and knowledge.
Stay connected: Take part in exciting annual team meetups!
Diversity is our superpower: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

*Benefits vary depending on location due to local laws and regulations.

At WorkMotion, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, just let our Recruitment Team on Jobs@WorkMotion.com. We're here to support you every step of the way!

Requirements

What we're looking for

A law degree (or equivalent legal qualification) and 1-2 years of hands-on data protection experience in-house, in a law firm, or in a consultancy.
A working knowledge of the GDPR in practice.
A genuine interest in AI regulation.
Strong legal research skills: you digest new guidance and case law quickly and turn it into clear, actionable advice.
A structured, pragmatic, and self-organised way of working - comfortable owning topics independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
Business-fluent English.

Nice to have

German language skills (our services are governed by German law) or other languages spoken across our footprint.
A privacy certification such as CIPP/E.
Exposure to HR-tech, SaaS, or global employment / EOR, or to non-EU privacy regimes

The role

Junior Legal Counsel, AI & GDPR

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a World without borders, where opportunities are endless. That's the future of work, and what we are building at WorkMotion. Our remote-first team spans across the world, helping companies hire, onboard, and manage talent internationally through smart, flexible workforce solutions. Fast-paced, people-driven, and globally connected - we empower businesses to build teams without borders.

More Than a Role

We don't just need a Junior Legal Counsel, we need a pragmatic problem-solver. We're looking for someone who enjoys untangling complex privacy and AI questions and turning regulation into clear, workable answers, while keeping an analytical focus on how their work delivers real business impact.

This isn't a role for someone who exclusively wants to stay in their lane. You'll be at the center of it all helping shape and run our global data protection and AI governance programme, ensuring everything you touch is practical, risk-based, and at the same time aligned with our wider goals.

You won't be a solo operator. You'll collaborate with your fellow Legal Counsel, plus you will be working with several specialised departments of WorkMotion, bringing everything together to ensure that the machine is running smoothly.

What you'll do

Run day-to-day GDPR operations - draft and negotiate DPAs and Standard Contractual Clauses with international vendors and clients, conduct vendor privacy reviews, and help keep our records of processing and privacy notices current across a wide international footprint.
Drive our AI governance forward - help maintain regulatory EU AI Act readiness by keeping up with new developments and putting them into practice.
Handle data subject requests.
Be a trusted face to Clients - support our Operations Team in helping our clients to understand the legal framework of our business.
Research and monitor developments - track GDPR, the EU AI Act, EDPB guidance, case law, and national specifics.

How you'll work

Location: Remote (Within +/- 2 hours of CET)

Contract type: Full-time

About WorkMotion

WorkMotion is a global HR tech company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, that provides an all-in-one platform for hiring and managing international workforces. The company offers Employer of Record (EOR) services, helping businesses onboard, pay, and stay compliant with local regulations across multiple countries. It operates in the HR technology sector, serving clients worldwide with a focus on simplifying global employment.

In Spain, WorkMotion has a presence with open roles in Madrid, primarily targeting German-speaking professionals for sales, customer success, operations, and engineering positions. The company's work culture emphasizes remote and flexible work, with a global team spanning multiple countries. For international hires, especially those with German language skills, WorkMotion offers an opportunity to join a fast-growing HR tech scale-up with a diverse, multicultural environment.

Industry: HR Tech
Founded: 2020
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
In Spain: Madrid
Website: workmotion.com

Good to know if you are moving

WorkMotion offers remote-first work culture, allowing flexibility for employees in Spain.
The company has a strong international presence, with teams across multiple countries, making it a multicultural workplace.
Open roles in Spain often require German language skills, which can be an advantage for German-speaking internationals.
As a scale-up, WorkMotion provides opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
The company supports relocation to Spain for qualified candidates, with a focus on building a local team in Madrid.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are a team of three highly talented Legal minds, who are based in Germany and Italy. We're a team of motivated, and fully distributed crew that proves "remote" doesn't mean "disconnected."

We don't just "work" together - we create, challenge, and grow together. If you're looking for an environment where your ideas are welcomed, your voice is heard, cross-collaboration on bold strategies thrive on collective brainpower and high-energy teamwork you'll feel right at home.

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