Graduate Privacy Counsel
@ Bending Spoons

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
£54,545
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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About the Graduate Privacy Counsel Role

Bending Spoons is building one of the all-time great companies that serve a huge number of customers. Working as a Graduate Privacy Counsel offers you the opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress your career at an exceptionally high rate within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and Security to provide strategic privacy advice.
  • Embed privacy-by-design principles and translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
  • Identify privacy risks early and shape privacy-compliant tools and workflows.
  • Manage all privacy legal work including drafting and reviewing DPAs, privacy policies, LIAs, and DPIAs.
  • Conduct internal/external privacy audits and coordinate with external consultants.
  • Monitor evolving privacy regulations, case law, and best practices.

What We Look For

  • Strong reasoning ability and problem-solving skills.
  • Ambition, initiative, and a high degree of responsibility.
  • Team spirit with reliability, honesty, and transparency.
  • Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

What We Offer

You will work in small, result-oriented teams alongside exceptionally talented individuals. In addition, you gain exceptional growth opportunities, competitive pay with potential equity, flexible hours, remote working options, comprehensive health insurance, relocation support, and additional benefits.

Commitment & Contract

This is a full-time, permanent or fixed-term role.

Location

This role is based in Milan (Italy), London (UK) or can be remote. Initial work from our Milan office is recommended for a rapid acclimation to company culture.

The Selection Process

After screening, candidates will undergo several tests and a series of interviews. High standards mean the process may take months, ensuring we select the right candidate.

Key skills/competency

  • Privacy
  • Compliance
  • Regulation
  • Legal
  • Data Protection
  • Audit
  • Risk
  • Strategy
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

How to Get Hired at Bending Spoons

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to Bending Spoons' requirements.
  • Research Bending Spoons' culture: Review mission, values, and news.
  • Highlight privacy expertise: Emphasize compliance and legal skills.
  • Prepare for tests: Practice case studies and problem solving.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review privacy laws and data protection regulations.
Practice drafting privacy assessments and DPAs.
Familiarize with audit and compliance procedures.
Study technical privacy-by-design implementations.

Behavioral Questions

Describe resolving complex legal challenges.
Explain handling regulatory ambiguity.
Share examples of teamwork in legal projects.
Discuss adapting to fast-paced environments.

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