Data Protection Specialist (1 Year Contract)

Job Opportunity : Data Protection Lawyer at Colt Technology Services

This role offers a unique opportunity for a Data Protection Lawyer to join Colt Technology Services, a global provider of network, voice, and data centre services. The position is a 1-year fixed-term contract based in Madrid, Spain, with a hybrid work setup.

Why We Need This Role

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring GDPR compliance, managing data incidents, and providing advisory services on innovative projects. The role requires exceptional writing and problem-solving skills and offers the chance to contribute to global privacy programs, aligning with Colt's commitment to excellent data protection services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement the global data protection program.
• Interpret and apply GDPR, national laws, and European Data Protection Board guidance.
• Collaborate with business owners on regulatory guidance and emerging laws, including cybersecurity laws.
• Provide privacy risk management advice and handle complex queries.
• Support breach response related to privacy incidents and data breaches.
• Embed data protection into business operations through relationship building.
• Raise awareness and advocate for privacy-by-design.
• Assess and review new products and features from a privacy perspective.
• Negotiate data protection clauses in contracts.
• Develop and deliver data protection training and awareness programs.
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments in data protection and information security law.
• Draft privacy policies and advise on international data transfers.
• Utilize technology, including AI and ML, to automate compliance and mitigate risks.

Qualifications and Skills

Additional Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law or relevant field.

What We Offer

Colt supports diversity and inclusion, offering skill development, competitive salaries, benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a vibrant international environment. Benefits include life and health insurance, pension plans, flexible benefits, lunch or childcare vouchers, virtual learning, mentoring, and more.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

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