Junior Privacy & AI Counsel

About Us

TravelPerk is a global travel and expense management platform. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone.

TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24 / 7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1,800 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel.

Hear more about TravelPerk.

This isn't a typical legal role.

As Junior Privacy & AI Counsel at TravelPerk, you’ll help shape the future of privacy and AI in travel and spend management tech. You will be at the crossroads of cutting-edge technology, evolving privacy and AI governance regulations, and a deeply customer-focused and innovative legal team - making an impact from day one as TravelPerk moves toward being an AI-first company.

Your work will help us earn and keep our customers’ trust, while empowering teams with clear, scalable, and future-ready privacy and AI governance that drives TravelPerk’s growth. However, this is just the start : we’ll provide you with the resources you need to help us consolidate a world-class data privacy and responsible AI culture for TravelPerk, and to grow your own profile as a leading professional in the privacy and AI governance spaces.

This role sits within TravelPerk’s legal and privacy team. Reporting to TravelPerk’s Senior Privacy Manager, you will work closely with our Privacy & AI Counsel & DPO.

What will you be doing?

Contribute to resolving global legal and regulatory privacy and AI governance matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, etc.).

Anticipate relevant regulatory changes in these areas and help prepare teams to confidently navigate them while maintaining compliance.

Investigate, implement, and refine privacy and AI governance policies, leveraging technology and a process-minded approach to work to improve efficiency and speed-to-market.

Develop close relationships with stakeholders across product, engineering, security, customer care, people, and marketing teams, to understand their needs and objectives and align privacy and AI governance outcomes accordingly.

Assist with product launches and updates to ensure they comply with privacy by design and responsible AI standards.

Lead and improve handling of impact assessments, data subject requests, risk reviews, incident response, PET adoption, and more.

Monitor compliance through audits, assessments, and vendor evaluations.

Track and report privacy and AI metrics, trends, and risks to senior management.

Contribute to training, communication strategies, and other resources to strengthen TravelPerk’s privacy and AI culture.

Proactively and holistically identify areas of risk and collaborate with relevant team members to mitigate risks effectively.

What capabilities will help you succeed in this role?

The role demands deep expertise in privacy and AI governance laws, the ability to quickly grasp complex, emerging data technologies, and a strong drive to foster global collaboration in creating innovative compliance solutions.

Candidates with between 2-4 PQE of experience of working in an in-house function or a law firm are likely to have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, but we will consider any applicants with relevant experience (and it is not essential that you have prior experience of working in-house).

Relevant privacy certifications, such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), are also desirable.

During our interview process , we’ll look for your ability to demonstrate specific competencies which derive from TravelPerk’s values. These are shown in the list below. The winning candidate will have particularly brilliant responses ready in relation to the Seven Star Service attributes.

Seven Star Service attributes include Proactivity, Accountability, Innovation, Collaboration, Honesty, Communication, Prioritisation, Organisation, Creativity, Continual Growth, Curiosity, Integrity, and don’t be an asshole. The following descriptions illustrate the expectations for each value :

Proactivity – You anticipate customer needs, move at speed, and prioritize client and customer needs to accelerate growth, sustaining delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Accountability – You act as an owner, participate in reviews, and propose future improvements without blame.

Innovation – You solve problems with new approaches and think about the future.

Collaboration – You foster teamwork and challenge the status quo to meet stakeholder needs.

Honesty – You share failures openly to coach others and maintain transparency.

Communication – You listen as well as speak, seeking to understand others’ perspectives.

Impact over Effort – You prioritise high-impact work and avoid over-promising.

Prioritisation – You focus on the most significant outcomes for TravelPerk’s mission and vision.

Organisation – You own your workflow and focus on big wins.

Creativity – You pursue ambitious ideas and find solution pathways in tough situations.

Continual Growth – You seek opportunities to level up and hold others accountable.

Curiosity – You investigate processes / products to improve them, sharing influences and fostering collaboration.

Integrity – You build trust with stakeholders and give credit where due.

Where will the role take you?

We believe passionately in growth and development for lawyers; every lawyer deserves a job with high personal satisfaction and opportunities for continual growth. The successful occupant will gain exceptional experience in a fast-scaling, global tech (SaaS) business and will build tools to deliver internal privacy capability at scale, driving business outcomes.

In terms of promotions, the next level is Privacy & AI Counsel. We are not hiring at that level currently and do not expect to hire over the head of this role; instead, we want the person to grow and scale capability within their area of expertise and among legal subject matter experts who interact with other roles.

TravelPerk will offer you latitude to deliver the best outcomes; micromanagement or bureaucratic layers are not part of that process.

The winning candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, stock options, and a positive, high-impact culture.

Our Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk;
• Generous vacation days to rest and recharge;
• Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location;
• Flexible compensation plan;
• Unforgettable TravelPerk events;
• A mental health support tool for your well-being;
• Exponential growth and personal development opportunities;

Parental leave : 12 to 16 weeks after 6 months, based on location and eligibility factors.

How We Work

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life. We work IRL-first, with a requirement to be in the office three days a week; for Customer Care roles this can be up to five days. You should be within commuting distance of our hubs. We believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity.

At TravelPerk, we prioritise experience and potential over formal credentials for this role.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of appearance, origin, or other characteristics.

Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

All official communication from TravelPerk will come from @travelPerk.com email addresses, our verified channels, or recruiters on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, or request sensitive personal information early. If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond; forward it to for verification.

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