Compliance Specialist

Contemporary Star Energy; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation

Canteen

Discount platforms

Job summary

Contemporary Star Energy, located near Zaragoza, Spain, seeks a Compliance Specialist to safeguard the company's integrity and ensure adherence to GDPR, LOPDGDD, and related laws. The role covers privacy governance, regulatory reporting, and third‑party compliance within a multinational joint venture environment.

You will lead, train, and support the organization in privacy-by-design and ethical business practices while coordinating with authorities and internal teams across Europe and China.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration and Management or related fields.
• Master's degree in Legal Compliance, Data Protection, Information Security, Compliance or Privacy Law is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Data Protection and Compliance framework, ensuring GDPR and local regulations compliance.
• Monitor audits, DPIAs/TIAs, risk assessments, and records of processing activities.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders on privacy matters.
• Manage Corporate Compliance: Criminal Prevention Model, internal controls, third‑party due diligence, and corporate audits.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy compliance

Information governance

Audits & risk assessments

Regulatory liaison

Training & awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law / Business Admin

Master's Degree in Legal Compliance

Job description

Contemporary Star Energy is a joint venture created by Stellantis and CATL to advance affordable and sustainable electric mobility in Europe. Bringing together global automotive leadership and next-generation battery innovation, we lead the evolution of cleaner and smarter mobility. Our large-scale, carbon-neutral battery manufacturing project contributes to the European electrification ecosystem and supports the regional supply chain for battery production.

Strategically located next to the Stellantis Plant in Zaragoza, Spain, the Gigafactory will produce next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with a capacity of up to 50 GWh.

Join our team!

We are looking for a Compliance Specialist who will ensure that the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards, safeguarding its reputation, preventing legal and criminal risks, and fostering a culture of integrity across all levels of the company.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Responsible for overseeing and strengthening the organization's Data Protection and Compliance framework, ensuring adherence to GDPR, LOPDGDD, and other applicable regulations. Leads the development and continuous improvement of privacy policies, procedures, controls, and governance systems, while providing guidance on privacy-by-design principles across business operations and projects.
• Monitors regulatory compliance through audits, risk assessments, impact assessments (DPIAs and TIAs), compliance reporting, and the management of records of processing activities. Oversees data subject rights requests, personal data breach management, international data transfers, and third-party compliance requirements.
• Acts as the key point of contact for privacy-related matters, coordinating with regulatory authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders. Promotes a strong compliance culture through training, awareness initiatives, and ongoing support to management and employees.
• In the area of Corporate Compliance, manages the Criminal Prevention Model, maintains compliance policies and internal controls, updates corruption and compliance risk maps, oversees internal investigations and third-party due diligence processes, and prepares compliance reports for management. Also supports corporate audits, monitors ethical business practices, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across the compliance function.

Your profile and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration and Management or related fields.
• Master's degree in Legal Compliance, Data Protection, Information Security, Compliance or Privacy Law is highly valued.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish is mandatory, Chinese will be a plus.
• At least 4 years of relevant working experience in data protection, privacy compliance, legal compliance or information governance.
• Previous experience in multinational organizations operating in the European Union is strongly preferred. Experience in industrial, automotive, manufacturing, energy, technology or joint-venture environments is highly valued.
• Availability for occasional travel within Europe and China
• Availability to work on-site at our facilities based in Figueruelas (Zaragoza).

What we offer:

• The opportunity to join the launch of a strategic industrial project from day one.
• A high- impact role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional growth and visibility within a transforming organization.
• Attractive benefits package including transportation, canteen and access to discounts through platforms.