Compliance Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Counsel to support our compliance function in Spain and the broader EMEA region . This role will provide practical compliance guidance across a broad range of regulatory areas, including data privacy, cybersecurity, labor and employment, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption, corporate ethics, internal investigations, and regulatory risk management. The ideal candidate is a business‑oriented lawyer who can effectively partner with Legal, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, and business leaders to support a strong culture of ethics and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compliance guidance to the business on applicable European and Spanish laws and regulations, including data privacy, cybersecurity, labor and employment, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption, corporate governance, and ethics requirements.
• Support compliance with privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR, cross‑border data transfers, data processing agreements, privacy impact assessments, and incident response.
• Provide compliance guidance on cybersecurity regulatory requirements, including cybersecurity governance, operational resilience, incident reporting, third‑party risk management, and emerging European cybersecurity legislation.
• Provide compliance guidance to Human Resources and business leaders on employment law compliance, workplace investigations, employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, employee privacy, and related labor matters.
• Support the company's anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption program by providing compliance guidance on gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, third‑party due diligence, and compliance with applicable anti‑corruption laws.
• Conduct and support internal investigations involving alleged violations of company policies, the Code of Conduct, and applicable laws, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, controls, and training programs to promote an ethical culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and communicate emerging compliance risks and regulatory developments affecting operations in Spain and the broader EMEA region.
• Partner with Legal, Information Security, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Support regulatory inquiries, audits, and interactions with government authorities, as needed.

Key Competencies And Qualifications

• Law degree and qualification to practice law in Spain.
• 8+ years of legal experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, or regulatory roles, preferably within a multinational organization.
• The successful candidate should have strong experience in more than one of the following areas: compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, labor and employment, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption, internal investigations, or corporate ethics, and the ability and willingness to provide compliance guidance across a broad range of regulatory matters in collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Excellent analytical, judgment, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business‑oriented compliance guidance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross‑functional and international teams.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound ethical judgment.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Proficiency in one or more additional European languages is preferred.

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