Corporate Legal Advisor: GDPR & Compliance

Itsector; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Team Building events

Well-being initiatives

Partnership perks

Job summary

ITSector is seeking a driven corporate lawyer to join our Porto team. You will draft and review contracts, provide cross‑functional legal guidance, and ensure GDPR compliance across the organization. The role emphasizes employment matters, regulatory monitoring, and practical risk management.

You will collaborate with senior management, liaise with authorities, and deliver awareness training on legal and data protection topics, fostering a culture of compliance and integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law.
• 3 to 4 years of relevant professional experience in a corporate environment and/or law firm.
• Solid experience in Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Compliance, and Data Protection.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and its legal framework.
• Experience in Employment Law will be considered a plus.
• Experience as a trainer or in delivering awareness and training sessions will be valued.
• Interest in a direct employment contract.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (Portuguese and English).
• Analytical mindset, critical thinking, and a problem-solving approach.
• Sense of responsibility, commitment and integrity.
• Focus on innovation, dynamism, autonomy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents and procedures, ensuring alignment with and updates according to national and European legislation;
• Provide legal support across different business areas, advising on legal and regulatory matters;
• Prepare, review, and manage contracts, agreements, legal opinions, and other legal documentation, ensuring compliance and safeguarding the company's interests;
• Ensure and monitor compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) across the organization;
• Provide legal support on Employment Law matters, including parental leave, holidays, absences, illness, and other people management-related topics;
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the business, assessing their impact and communicating key updates internally;
• Liaise with public authorities and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, procedures, and deadlines;
• Support the Legal Manager in managing legal, corporate, compliance, and governance matters across the Group;
• Deliver awareness initiatives and internal training on legal, compliance, and data protection topics;
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, promoting process optimization and the implementation of legal and compliance best practices.

Skills

Corporate Law

Data protection

GDPR knowledge

Compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Training delivery

Education

Law degree

Job description

ITSector is seeking a driven corporate lawyer to join our Porto team. You will draft and review contracts, provide cross‑functional legal guidance, and ensure GDPR compliance across the organization. The role emphasizes employment matters, regulatory monitoring, and practical risk management.

You will collaborate with senior management, liaise with authorities, and deliver awareness training on legal and data protection topics, fostering a culture of compliance and integrity.