Sr GRC & Privacy Specialist

Delivery Hero; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Private health insurance

Glovo credit

Remote work flexibility

Enhanced parental leave

Online wellbeing services

Job summary

Glovo, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is seeking a Privacy-focused Legal Counsel to join the Global Data Protection Office in Barcelona. You will advise internal teams on privacy compliance, support the rollout of privacy programs, and help ensure regulatory alignment across markets.

The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration and proactive risk management. You will work with stakeholders on data protection, marketing privacy, and emerging AI governance issues while maintaining a practical,

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree with proven privacy experience (3+ years) involving marketing and/or platform work.
• Excellent English communication skills; German/Spanish/Italian/Polish a plus.
• Experience advising tech/data-driven businesses across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural collaboration abilities.
• Comfort with shaping compliance strategies in evolving legal frameworks (algorithmic management/AI).

Responsibilities

• Provide risk-based privacy guidance to the business on new products and operations.
• Counsel internal teams on privacy program implementations and regulatory adherence.
• Support EU/UK privacy compliance, DPAs, and DPIAs.
• Advise on adtech-related compliance for marketing initiatives across jurisdictions.
• Monitor AI governance developments and contribute to policy enhancements.
• Lead investigations with data protection authorities when needed.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

English proficiency

Marketing privacy exposure

Algorithmic management knowledge

Stakeholder management

Proactive/self-starter

Education

Law degree

IAPP/CIPP-E or CIPM or DPO certification

Job 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 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

Additional Information

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts, don't let it stop you; we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

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.

At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviours. 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.

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.).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviors. 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 .

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).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

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