Senior Data Protection Advisor

Michael Page; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meal vouchers

Private health insurance

Life Insurance

Hybrid work model

Training and development opportunities

International workplace in Barcelona

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page seeks a senior privacy and data protection counsel to advise on EU and global privacy matters, AI governance, and regulatory compliance. The role involves working with stakeholders to embed privacy by design, manage data transfer mechanisms, and oversee data protection agreements across jurisdictions.

Based in Barcelona, you will support executive decision-making, respond to regulatory inquiries, and contribute to a robust privacy governance framework within a dynamic, international

Formación

• Extensive experience in privacy and data protection law.
• Strong background in regulatory requirements, including AI governance.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and manage data transfer frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on privacy, data protection, AI governance, and regulatory requirements for tech initiatives.
• Embed privacy by design with stakeholders across the business.
• Manage data protection agreements, DPIAs, and vendor risk assessments.

Conocimientos

Privacy Law

Data Protection

AI Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

DPA Negotiations

International Data Transfers

Cyber Incident Guidance

Educación

Law degree / Qualified lawyer

Descripción del empleo

• Help protect data and drive meaningful impact.
• Be part of a team that makes privacy matter.

At the heart of Michael Page's business are the thousands of people's lives we change, the outstanding service we provide to our clients and candidates and the exciting opportunities within our offices all over the world. We're proud to set the standard in the recruitment profession - our specialist service with a personal touch is how we change lives for people through creating opportunity to reach potential.

Michael Page was established in the UK in 1976. We're now a FTSE 250 organization with operations in 36 countries, providing recruitment services and career opportunities at a local regional and global level.

• Advise on privacy, data protection, AI governance, and digital transformation initiatives, providing pragmatic legal guidance on emerging technologies and regulatory requirements, including the EU AI Act.
• Partner with business stakeholders across functions to embed privacy by design into projects and initiatives, conducting risk assessments and delivering pragmatic mitigation strategies.
• Support executive decision-making by identifying and managing privacy, technology, and regulatory risks associated with business innovation.
• Manage privacy due diligence and vendor risk assessment processes, and draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements, including data processing, data sharing, and international data transfer agreements with third parties.
• Advise on international data transfer mechanisms, including SCCs, Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), UK IDTA/Addendum, and other transfer frameworks.
• Provide support with interactions with supervisory authorities and regulators, including investigations, consultations, complaints, inspections, and enforcement matters.
• Manage responses to data subject complaints, regulatory inquiries, and audits.
• Lead legal assessment of personal data breaches and coordinate notification obligations across jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic advice during cyber incidents and crisis management situations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organisation's privacy governance framework.
• Oversee privacy policies, standards, procedures, and controls across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor updates and changes to privacy laws and regulations, ensuring timely adaptation.

Competitive salary aligned with your experience
Permanent, full-time contract
Meal vouchers
Private health insurance
Life Insurance
Hybrid working model (2 days of home office/week)
Multicultural environment
Training and internal development opportunities
A vibrant and dynamic international workplace located in Barcelona
Start date: ASAP