Privacy Counsel

Delivery Hero; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Private health insurance

Glovo credit

Discounts on transport

Discounts on food

Gym memberships

Flexible work from home 2 days a week

Parental leave improvements

Office nursery

Online wellbeing support

Job summary

Glovo is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join the Global Delivery Hero Data Protection Team in Barcelona. You’ll counsel internal stakeholders on privacy compliance, support privacy programs, and ensure alignment with regulations across the organization. This role centers on GDPR, data mapping, DPAs, and evolving AI governance.

You will collaborate across teams to advance privacy initiatives, mitigate risk, and enable sustainable growth while protecting user data and trust.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of data protection/privacy experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Certifications in EU privacy laws (IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, TÜV DPO) are a plus.
• Excellent English; Polish/Spanish/German a plus.
• Experience advising online technology companies across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data protection matters under GDPR.
• Offer risk-based privacy guidance on products and operations.
• Draft and negotiate DPAs and intra-group data transfer agreements.
• Support data mapping and data processing activity documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global privacy policies and notices.
• Communicate with DH Group board, supervisory boards, and leadership teams.
• Conduct privacy maturity audits and remediation tracking.
• Manage investigations with data protection authorities and mitigation plans.
• Monitor AI governance developments and contribute to governance frameworks.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy law

Contract drafting

GDPR

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Law degree

Job description

Company Description

Glovo 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. 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 Description

We are on the lookout for a Privacy Counsel to join the Global Delivery Hero Data Protection Team on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences.

This opportunity will see you 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 at our Glovo office 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 legal advice on data protection matters under global frameworks such as the GDPR.
• Provide expert, risk‑based privacy advice to the business on new products, initiatives, and operational changes.
• Strong background in privacy contracting and risk management, with specific experience in drafting and negotiating DPAs and intra‑group data transfer agreements, conducting privacy due diligence for onboarding third‑party service providers and navigating privacy compliance and due diligence within an M&A context.
• Support the data mapping process and documentation of data processing activities conducted by the business and staff functions, including the performance of data protection impact assessments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global privacy and data protection policies, notices, and internal procedures.
• Support the team’s communications to the DH Group management board, supervisory board (including audit and risk committees), and business leadership teams.
• Conduct privacy maturity audits, ensuring consistency in reporting and remediation efforts.
• 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

• Proven experience (2 to 3 + years) in data protection / privacy or related areas
• An educational background in law, at least bachelor's or comparable degree
• Certified expertise on EU privacy laws (IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, TÜV DPO etc.) is a plus
• Excellent English language skills. Polish, Spanish or German is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in advising online technology 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
• Proactive, taking ownership, anticipating challenges, and actively supporting initiatives forward

Benefits

• 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!
• Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
• Discounted gym memberships to keep you energised.
• 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, and office‑based nursery.
• Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well‑being.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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