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Legal Counsel AI & GDPR

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

WorkMotion

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Salary
From €40,000 a year

About €2,470 a month after tax.

Work mode
Remote from Spain
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Gym access

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A law degree (or equivalent legal qualification) and at least 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.

  • An interest in commercial contracts and employment law matters beyond your privacy focus.

  • 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

  • A privacy certification such as CIPP/E.

  • Knowledge of employment law

  • Legal education or professional experience in a major Asian jurisdiction (e.g. China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore)

  • Cross-border experience or education, e.g. having studied or worked in more than one country

  • Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts of all sorts in English

  • Exposure to HR-tech, SaaS, or global employment / EOR, or to non-EU privacy regimes

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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!

The role

We don't just need a 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.

  • Grow beyond privacy - support the company on the core topics of our business: Help the organization grow and build new entities around the Globe; resolve employment law matters of all sorts in numerous countries; support our internal units and departments where their knowledge ends, make sure everything we do stays compliant with local laws.

How you'll work

Location: Remote (ideally within +/- 2 hours of CET)
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: Starting from €40,000 per annum gross, subject to your specific location, skills and experience.

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

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

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.

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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