Executive, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

BT Group; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to shape the regulatory landscape for digital connectivity in Europe. This position offers the chance to engage in impactful legal advisory work within a dynamic and innovative regulatory environment, supporting compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in telecoms law, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to legal change management.

Servicios

Opportunities for continuous learning

Collaboration with experienced legal professionals

High-impact role in pan-European regulatory function

Formación

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in telecoms or IT law.
• Fluency in English; basic Italian is an advantage.
• Experience with legal tech tools.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on telecom and IT regulatory frameworks focusing on Italy and Nordics.
• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning and compliance analysis.
• Collaborate on complex multi-jurisdictional legal matters.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Regulatory expertise

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Fully qualified lawyer or regulatory expert

Herramientas

Legal tech

Descripción del empleo

Executive, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

Shape the Regulatory Landscape of Digital Connectivity in Europe

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Regulatory Counsel to join our Spanish Hub legal team, supporting telecommunications and IT regulatory compliance across Italy, the EU Nordics, and additional European jurisdictions. This is a pivotal role within our international regulatory function, offering exposure to high-impact legal advisory work across multiple markets in a dynamic, innovation-driven sector.

Key Responsibilities

As part of our pan-European Regulatory team, you will:

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor on telecom and IT regulatory frameworks, focusing primarily on Italy and the Nordics, while supporting other regions as needed.
• Advise on a broad range of topics including:
  – Licensing and authorisation regimes
  – Numbering and call routing regulations
  – Telco reporting and notification obligations
  – Interconnection and access rules
  – Price regulation and billing obligations
  – Law enforcement engagement (e.g. legal intercept, data retention, customer verification)
  – Cybersecurity, telco secrecy, and cloud regulation
• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning: monitoring and evaluating upcoming legal enactments and legislative initiatives.
• Support the business with regulatory risk assessment, compliance analysis, and documentation.
• Ensure ongoing alignment with regulatory obligations in relation to product launches, customer solutions, and standard terms.
• Collaborate with legal peers and stakeholders across Europe on complex multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives within Legal, including legal tech tools and electronic reporting standards.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who brings a combination of regulatory expertise, strategic thinking, and operational pragmatism.

• Fully qualified lawyer or regulatory expert with a strong track record in telecoms/IT law, ideally focused on Italy and/or Nordic countries.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in a multinational company, regulatory authority, or international law firm.
• Fluency in English (professional working proficiency); basic Italian is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk and communicate complex issues clearly to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with European telecom frameworks and a proactive approach to legal change management.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Experience with legal tech or digital legal operations tools.
• High level of commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage diverse regulatory deliverables.

What We Offer

• A high-impact role in a forward-thinking, pan-European regulatory function.
• Collaboration with experienced legal professionals across Europe.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and cross-border professional development.

Join Us

This role is more than legal support – it's about shaping the future of telecoms compliance in Europe. If you're a regulatory professional seeking a strategic, international challenge with meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.