Privacy Counsel Barcelona

Tripledot Studios Limited; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holiday

Hybrid Working

20 days remote working

Private Medical Cover

Life & Critical Illness Cover

Family Forming Support

Employee Assistance Program

Sport Compensation

Meal and Transport Vouchers

English & Spanish Classes

Continuous Professional Development

Job summary

Tripledot Studios Limited is seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to guide the in-house legal team through a period of growth and build our privacy and data protection program. This role offers a platform for personal and professional development and requires a proactive, business-minded approach.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-jurisdictional privacy initiatives, advise on consent management, children’s privacy, advertising and analytics technologies, and collaborate with product,

Qualifications

• EU/UK/US qualified lawyer with minimum of 7+ years of applicable experience.
• Demonstrable experience working with consumer-facing technology monetised with ads and in-app purchases – video game industry experience is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of global privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and other emerging US state privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement and maintain Tripledot Studios’ global privacy and data protection program, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and advise on privacy and data protection risks and requirements across digital markets and platforms affecting the mobile gaming sector.
• Conduct data protection impact assessments and privacy reviews, embedding privacy-by-design into new products and features.
• Collaborate closely with product, marketing and engineering teams to review Tripledot Studios’ products and features, ensuring compliance while identifying and mitigating privacy risks.
• Manage data subject requests and oversee the company’s response to personal data breaches and incidents.
• Negotiate data processing agreements and manage privacy obligations with vendors, partners and platform providers.
• Manage Tripledot Studios’ strategic response to inquiries and investigations initiated by data protection authorities worldwide.

Skills

Privacy law

Data protection

English communication

Project leadership

Education

Qualified lawyer (EU/UK/US)

Job description

Tripledot Studios is one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world.

We are a multi-award-winning organisation, with a global 2,500+ strong team across 12 studios.

Our expanded portfolio includes some of the biggest titles in mobile gaming, collectively reaching top chart positions around the world and engaging over 25 million daily active users.

Tripledot’s guiding principle is that when people love what they do, what they do will be loved by others.

We’re building a company we’re proud of. One filled with driven, incredibly smart and detail-orientated people, who LOVE making games.

Our ambition is to be the most successful games company in the world, and we’re just getting started.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to guide Tripledot Studios through a remarkable period of growth. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the privacy and data protection practice of the in‑house legal team, while also offering a platform for personal and professional growth.

This role is suited for a counsel displaying a mindset defined by:

• Proactiveness, drive and accountability;
• Business acumen, pragmatism and resourcefulness;
• Curiosity, excellence and positivity; and
• Great work ethics and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, implement and maintain Tripledot Studios’ global privacy and data protection program, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and advise on privacy and data protection risks and requirements across digital markets and platforms affecting the mobile gaming sector.
• Conduct data protection impact assessments and privacy reviews, embedding privacy‑by‑design into new products and features.
• Collaborate closely with product, marketing and engineering teams to review Tripledot Studios’ products and features, ensuring compliance while identifying and mitigating privacy risks.
• Manage data subject requests and oversee the company’s response to personal data breaches and incidents.
• Negotiate data processing agreements and manage privacy obligations with vendors, partners and platform providers.
• Manage Tripledot Studios’ strategic response to inquiries and investigations initiated by data protection authorities worldwide.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• EU/UK/US qualified lawyer with minimum of 7+ years of applicable experience.
• In addition to privacy expertise, strong generalist capabilities.
• A combination of law firm and in‑house role exposure viewed favorably.
• Demonstrable experience working with consumer‑facing technology monetised with ads and in‑app purchases – video game industry experience is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of global privacy and data protection laws, including the GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and other emerging US state privacy laws.
• Experience advising on data protection issues affecting mobile apps, including consent management, children’s privacy (e.g. COPPA and age‑appropriate design), advertising and analytics technologies, and cross‑border data transfers.
• Experience conducting data protection impact assessments, managing data subject requests, and negotiating data processing agreements with vendors and partners.
• Experience handling regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions brought by data protection authorities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, coupled with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to lead complicated projects and advise across multiple jurisdictions.

Working at Tripledot

• 25 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays to relax and refresh throughout the year.
• Hybrid Working
• 20 days remote working: Work from anywhere in the world, or use the time to cover mandatory office days to WFH, 20 days of the year.
• Regular company events and rewards: Join in regular events and rewards that celebrate cultural events, our achievements and our team spirit.
• Private Medical Cover: Have peace of mind with private medical cover, ensuring your health is in good hands.
• Life & Critical Illness Cover: Protect your future with our life and critical illness cover.
• Family Forming Support: Receive vital support on your family forming/fertility journey with our support program [subject to policy]
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support anytime through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Sport Compensation: Stay fit and active with our sport compensation benefit.
• Meal and Transport Vouchers: Save on meals and transport with our convenient vouchers.
• English & Spanish Classes: Enhance your English and Spanish skills with our provided language classes.
• Continuous Professional Development: Propel your career with continuous opportunities for professional development.

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