Legal Counsel, Privacy

Glovo; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Private health insurance

Monthly Glovo credit

Extra time off (work from home 2 days/

Work from anywhere up to 3 weeks/year

Enhanced parental leave

Online therapy and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Glovo is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel, Privacy to join the Global Delivery Hero Data Protection Team in Madrid. The role focuses on privacy compliance across the business, guiding product and operations while aligning with EU data protection laws.

You will counsel internal stakeholders on privacy programs, lead DPIAs, support marketing compliance, and monitor AI governance developments to ensure responsible use of data and regulatory adherence globally.

Qualifications

• Educational background in law with privacy focus.
• Experience advising tech or data-driven businesses on privacy across jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, risk-based privacy advice to the business on new products and changes.
• Support rider privacy matters and algorithmic management compliance.
• Perform and support data protection impact assessments.
• Partner with marketing on regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global privacy policies and procedures.
• Manage investigations with data protection authorities and mitigation planning.
• Monitor AI governance developments and ensure responsible AI use.

Skills

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Privacy law knowledge

Education

Law degree

IAPP/CIPP/E CIPM

Job description

Company DescriptionGlovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door.¿Está considerando presentar su candidatura para este trabajo? We operate in around 65 countries worldwide.Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.Job DescriptionWe are on the lookout for a Legal Counsel, Privacy to join the Global Delivery Hero Data Protection Team on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences. Join the team that protects and enables Delivery Hero’s growth.In the global Legal, Governance and Assurance (One LGA) team, you’ll support key initiatives by providing proactive legal guidance that aligns business goals with regulatory standards.Your work will help mitigate risks and ensure we’re positioned for sustainable, long-term success—making you a key contributor to our mission of delivering amazing experiences worldwide.This role is part of the Global Data Protection Office of Delivery Hero Group, based in Barcelona.The role involves counselling internal stakeholders on privacy compliance, supporting the implementation of privacy programs and ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices.We are looking for a true collaborator with a hands-on, proactive approach who can work effectively across teams to drive privacy initiatives forward. Provide expert, risk-based privacy advice to the business on new products, initiatives, and operational changes.Support rider privacy matters, in particular compliance with the EU Platform Work Directive's algorithmic management provisions (PWD-A) and Art.22 GDPR automated decision-making requirements, in order to build compliant practices.Perform and support data protection impact assessments, ensuring privacy risks in new employment and platform processes are identified and mitigated early.Partner with internal stakeholders on marketing initiatives, providing expert advice on Delivery Hero’s adtech business and compliance with regulatory requirements across international jurisdictions.Develop, implement, and maintain global privacy policies, statements, and internal procedures.Manage and support investigations or fine-related proceedings with data protection authorities, including the development of strategic mitigation plans.Monitor ongoing developments around AI governance and contribute to the improvement of AI governance frameworks, ensuring responsible use of AI systems and compliance with emerging AI regulations globally.

Qualifications

• An educational background in law and proven experience (3+ years) in privacy, with exposure to marketing topics and/or algorithmic management in the context of platform work
• Excellent English language skills.
• German, Spanish, Italian or Polish is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in advising tech companies and data-driven businesses, across multiple jurisdictions is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing across different cultures and functions
• Comfortable at contributing to defining compliance strategies in novel or evolving legal frameworks, where guidance or precedent doesn't yet exist (e.G., algorithmic management, platform work regulation)
• Proactive, taking ownership, anticipating challenges, and actively supporting initiatives forward.
• Owns problems end-to-end, regardless of where they land organizationally
• Certified expertise on EU privacy laws (IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, TÜV DPO, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, risk-based privacy advice to the business on new products, initiatives, and operational changes.
• Support rider privacy matters, in particular compliance with the EU Platform Work Directive's algorithmic management provisions (PWD-A) and Art.22 GDPR automated decision-making requirements, in order to build compliant practices.
• Perform and support data protection impact assessments, ensuring privacy risks in new employment and platform processes are identified and mitigated early.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on marketing initiatives, providing expert advice on Delivery Hero’s adtech business and compliance with regulatory requirements across international jurisdictions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global privacy policies, statements, and internal procedures.
• Manage and support investigations or fine-related proceedings with data protection authorities, including the development of strategic mitigation plans.
• Monitor ongoing developments around AI governance and contribute to the improvement of AI governance frameworks, ensuring responsible use of AI systems and compliance with emerging AI regulations globally.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity; we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture.We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds.This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU.We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.G., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity; we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture.We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds.This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU.We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.G., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate.What you achieve matters, and how you achieve it defines us.Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences.Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.

Summary

Type: Full-timeFunction: LegalExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Internet

Legal Counsel, Privacy • Madrid, Kingdom Of Spain, ES