Privacy Legal Counsel (EMEA) – Flexible, Global Impact

Medtronic plc

Madrid

Hybrid

EUR 64,000 - 97,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Privacy Legal Counsel based in the EMEA region, focusing on privacy, data protection, and responsible data use. You will provide expert legal advice across digital health, data governance, and AI initiatives while collaborating with Legal, IT, Security, HR, R&D, and other teams.

Travel up to 5% is expected. You will report to the Chief Global Privacy Counsel and support multiple jurisdictions, ensuring regulatory compliance and innovative, compliant solutions in a

Qualifications

  • Law degree with 4+ years in legal counsel or 2+ years with advanced degree.
  • Experience advising on data protection and privacy matters in a large organization.
  • Knowledge of GDPR and UK GDPR within EMEA.

Responsibilities

  • Advise stakeholders on privacy, data protection, and regulatory requirements in EMEA.
  • Monitor GDPR/UK GDPR developments and ePrivacy requirements.
  • Provide guidance on digital health, AI initiatives, data governance, and new products.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related agreements (DPA, DTA).
  • Support privacy risk assessments, transfer impact assessments, and compliance reviews.
  • Advise on cross-border data transfers and international data flows.
  • Support privacy incident investigations and regulatory notifications.
  • Develop privacy guidance, templates, and governance resources.

Skills

English fluency
Privacy law knowledge
Regulatory compliance

Education

Law degree
Advanced law degree

Job description

Medtronic plc is seeking a Privacy Legal Counsel based in the EMEA region, focusing on privacy, data protection, and responsible data use. You will provide expert legal advice across digital health, data governance, and AI initiatives while collaborating with Legal, IT, Security, HR, R&D, and other teams.

Travel up to 5% is expected. You will report to the Chief Global Privacy Counsel and support multiple jurisdictions, ensuring regulatory compliance and innovative, compliant solutions in a

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