Data Protection Consultant
- Description
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We are looking for an experienced Data Protection Specialist to join us on a project basis for 12 months, based in Barcelona. This professional will be responsible for driving the operational implementation of the company's data protection framework across all European entities, working closely with the Group DPO and other key internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a full review and rebuild of Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) across all European entities (Art. 30 GDPR)
- Develop a standardized, company-wide RoPA template to ensure consistency across all European jurisdictions
- Evaluate, set up, and maintain a suitable privacy management system in coordination with the Group DPO
- Collaborate with Legal Operations and relevant stakeholders in designing and implementing efficient, scalable data protection processes across the company, including the ongoing maintenance of RoPAs across all entities
- Review and update all privacy notices (employees, business partners, customers, and other stakeholders)
- Introduce data privacy clauses into company contracts and agreement templates
- Review and update existing Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with all relevant contractual partners
- Revise the company's Intra-Group Data Transfer Agreement
- Assist with other data protection related tasks as needed
- Independently manage workload and provide regular progress updates and status reports to the Group DPO
Qualifications
- Degree in Law, Business, IT, or a related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in data privacy and compliance
- In-depth knowledge of GDPR (required); familiarity with local data protection laws across European jurisdictions a plus
- Proven experience managing data privacy projects across multiple entities or jurisdictions strongly preferred
- Experience with DPAs, SCCs, and privacy notices
- Relevant data protection qualification or certification required (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, university postgraduate program, or equivalent)
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proven ability to engage and align stakeholders
- High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential information responsibly
- Self-directed, pragmatic, and solution-oriented
What do we offer?
- 50% Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work from home and in the office, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Ticket Restaurant: Enjoy a daily meal allowance to support your well-being.
- Flexible retribution: Kindergarten & Transport
- 30 Labor Days of Holidays: Ample time off to relax and recharge.
- Language Lessons: Access to language lessons to help you grow both personally and professionally.
- Medical Insurance: 60% company-subsidized medical insurance for employees, with the option to extend coverage to family members at a highly competitive rate.
- Open and Modern Office Environment: Work in a collaborative, innovative, and comfortable space designed for your success