Hybrid Compliance Counsel — Data Privacy & Ethics (EMEA)

Nextpower Inc; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower Inc is hiring a Compliance Counsel to support our compliance function in Spain and the broader EMEA region. You will advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, labor and employment, anti-bribery and corporate ethics, and internal investigations, partnering with Legal, HR, Information Security, Internal Audit and business leaders to foster an ethics-driven culture.

The role requires a law degree registered to practice in Spain with at least 5 years in regulatory roles, fluency in Spanish

Qualifications

• Law degree and qualification to practice in Spain required.
• Minimum of 5 years in legal, compliance or regulatory roles, preferably in a multinational.
• Experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, labor and employment, anti-bribery or corporate ethics is ideal.
• Ability to provide guidance across diverse regulatory matters with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance guidance on European and Spanish laws including GDPR and ethics.
• Advise on privacy, data protection, incident response and cross-border transfers.
• Guide cybersecurity regulatory requirements and third-party risk management.
• Ensure employment law compliance, investigations, workplace harassment, and privacy matters.
• Support anti-bribery and anti-corruption programs and due diligence.
• Develop and maintain policies, controls, and training to promote ethics.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting Spain and the EMEA region.
• Partner with Legal, HR, IT, Internal Audit and business leaders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

Employment law

Internal investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Law degree (Spain)

Job description

Nextpower Inc is hiring a Compliance Counsel to support our compliance function in Spain and the broader EMEA region. You will advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, labor and employment, anti-bribery and corporate ethics, and internal investigations, partnering with Legal, HR, Information Security, Internal Audit and business leaders to foster an ethics-driven culture.

The role requires a law degree registered to practice in Spain with at least 5 years in regulatory roles, fluency in Spanish