Privacy Counsel

The Knot Worldwide

  • Barcelona
  • Permanente
  • Tiempo completo
  • Hace 1 mes
Job Description:ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:We are a close-knit legal team that enjoys working on fun and challenging projects together. We are looking for an experienced and eager Privacy Counsel to join the Company's legal team, leading the Privacy functional area, and provide support to a fast-paced company on a wide range of matters. The Privacy Counsel will be responsible for building and maintaining our company-wide privacy compliance strategy and program. You also will collaborate with other legal team members to improve processes and ensure business demands are satisfied. This is a growing and dynamic team and we are looking forward to having you join our journey!Your main field of action will cover jurisdictions across the company's different operating regions, including, Europe, Latin America, North America (with assistance from our US team), and India. You will work closely with all members of the legal team based both in Spain and the US, alongside our Product and Tech teams and other key business partners. You will report to our VP, Legal International, who is based in Spain.RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain global privacy strategy, policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection laws.
  • Provide legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders on privacy-related matters, including product development, marketing initiatives, and vendor relationships.
  • Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product, and HR, to integrate privacy best practices into business and internal operations and product development processes.
  • Strongly collaborate with the Infosec team to implement policies that ensure data security prevention and to respond to incidents and being the main POC / PMO for Legal.
  • Stay abreast of emerging privacy trends, regulations, and enforcement actions to ensure proactive compliance and risk management.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on privacy matters, providing training and awareness programs to employees on privacy policies and procedures.
  • Serve as the main POC / PMO for the team responding to data subject requests, inquiries, and incidents in a timely and compliant manner.
  • Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and industry groups on privacy-related matters as needed.
  • Conduct periodic audits and assessments to monitor compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Commercial team to draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, and specifically on DPA and other privacy related documents.
SUCCESSFUL TECH & PRODUCT COUNSEL CANDIDATES HAVE:
  • Qualification as Spanish lawyer
  • 5+ years of combined relevant legal experience in Privacy matters in a law firm and an in-house legal department with a technology company, with demonstrable experience handling a wide range of complex Privacy matters, including those listed under Responsibilities above.
  • Experience in analyzing privacy requirements and implementing privacy policies according to business needs, including familiarity with online advertising regulations and requirements
  • Experience negotiating and drafting routine and specialized contracts with third party technology and IT service providers and consultants, including identifying and addressing data security, privacy and intellectual property issues in a commercial context
  • Broad legal knowledge to spot and resolve a variety of legal issues across multiple jurisdictions and experience creatively solving problems, taking into account legal risk and business needs
  • Ability to manage and prioritize workload and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment; similarly, be self-motivated, have strong organizational skills and be detailed-oriented
  • Strong and effective document drafting skills with excellent oral and written communication skills both in Spanish and English
  • Experience managing teams is a plus
  • Privacy project management skills is a plus
  • Fluency in a foreign language is a plus!
About Us:At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter both in and out of the “office”. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.​​TKWW's approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Austin, TX; Barcelona, Spain; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; New York, NY; Norwalk, CT; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C.--US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.U.S. Applicants: If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Washington State or New York City, please email to request your state-specific job description. In the subject line, please add the specific job title of the role you are applying to. Please also be sure to specify your state of residence.About the Team:WHAT WE DO MATTERS:Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide's leading family of brands-including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more-help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you'll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.

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