Junior privacy counsel
Bending Spoons · Spain
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- €66,065 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Partner with teams on privacy-by-design principles.
- Identify and mitigate privacy risks.
- Manage privacy legal work using AI tools.
- Conduct privacy audits and coordinate efforts.
- Monitor evolving privacy regulations and guidance.
About the role
About Bending Spoons
At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.
In pursuit of this objective, we acquire and improve digital businesses, not to sell on, but to own and operate for the long term. The transformations we make are often deep—designed to speed up innovation, benefit customers, and strengthen business performance. Here, hierarchy is minimal and teams are small and talent-dense. We operate established products with the ambition, agility, and urgency of a startup. Across the company, we integrate AI deeply into how we work so that human judgment and machine intelligence reinforce each other.
For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise to such a candidate.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to embed privacy-by-design principles and translate regulatory requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Identify privacy risks and opportunities early, helping shape compliant product features, workflows, and internal processes.
- Manage privacy-related legal work—using AI tools to accelerate drafting and initial review of DPAs, privacy policies, LIAs, and DPIAs, while applying your judgment to validate, adapt, and ensure compliance with global data-protection regulations.
- Conduct privacy audits and coordinate work with external consultants and legal advisors, ensuring alignment across business and technical teams.
- Monitor evolving privacy regulations and case law, sharing clear guidance internally to support ongoing compliance and sound decision-making.
What we look for
- Reasoning ability: Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases. You identify and take care of the details that matter.
- Drive: You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar.
- Team spirit: You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. You’re reliable, honest, and transparent.
- Proficiency in English: You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.
What we offer
- Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. You’ll work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.
- An exceptional opportunity for growth. We go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potential—then, our priority is to put them in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too.
- Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. Typically, we offer individuals at the start of their career an annual salary of £85,797 in London and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe. For a candidate that we assess as possessing considerable relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between £112,189 and £250,512 in London, and €107,837 and €188,848 elsewhere in Europe. Compensation varies by location and expected impact, and grows rapidly as you gain experience and translate it into greater contributions. For individuals who demonstrate exceptional capability, we may offer compensation that extends beyond the usual ranges to reflect their higher expected impact. If you're offered a permanent contract, you'll also be able receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.
- All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top-of-the-market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best work.
Commitment & contract
Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time.
Location
Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.
The selection process
In our screening process, we prioritize verifiable signals of excellence, regardless of seniority. Some people hold back because they feel they lack experience or have an “imperfect” CV. If you like the role and believe you could excel over time, don’t self-reject.
If you pass our screening, you’ll be asked to complete one or more tests. They are challenging, may involve unfamiliar problems, and can take several hours.
We set the bar high and won’t extend an offer until we’re confident we’ve found the right candidate. This is why a job may remain open for months or be reposted several times.
We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—please let us know through this form.
Before you apply
If you’ve applied before but didn't receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.
Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. We’re extremely ambitious and we hold ourselves—and one another—to a high standard. While this tends to lead to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment.
To help you ramp up quickly and set yourself up for success, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your long-term work location. It’s the best way to rapidly absorb our company culture and build trust with your new teammates. We’ll support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance. After that, you’re welcome to work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries—depending on what we agree at the offer stage.
If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.
Key skills/competency
- Legal Counsel
- Privacy Law
- Data Protection Regulations
- Product Development
- Risk Assessment
- Contract Drafting
- AI Tools
- Regulatory Compliance
- Auditing
- Team Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Junior Privacy Counsel
- Legal
- Privacy
- Data Protection
- Compliance
- Counsel
- Lawyer
- Bending Spoons
- GDPR
- CCPA
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight legal expertise, AI tool usage, and privacy experience.
- Showcase reasoning and drive: Emphasize problem-solving, ambition, and responsibility in your application.
- Demonstrate team spirit: Illustrate your collaborative nature and willingness to support others.
- Prepare for tests: Expect challenging assessments that gauge your problem-solving skills.
- Understand the culture: Research Bending Spoons' values of ambition, effectiveness, and ethical standards.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for a Junior Privacy Counsel at Bending Spoons?
- Salaries vary by location and experience. For early-career individuals in London, expect around £85,797 annually, and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe. Those with considerable experience may see offers between £112,189 - £250,512 in London, and €107,837 - €188,848 in Europe.
- What are the work arrangements for the Junior Privacy Counsel role at Bending Spoons?
- The role is offered as permanent or fixed-term, full-time. While the job is listed in Milan, London, Madrid, and Warsaw, remote work is available in selected countries. New hires are encouraged to spend their first few months in Milan to acclimate.
- What kind of tests can I expect during the Bending Spoons hiring process for Junior Privacy Counsel?
- Bending Spoons utilizes challenging tests that may involve unfamiliar problems and can take several hours. These are designed to assess your problem-solving abilities and align with the company's high standards.
- How does Bending Spoons use AI in the Junior Privacy Counsel role?
- AI tools are integrated to accelerate tasks such as drafting and initial review of legal documents like DPAs, privacy policies, LIAs, and DPIAs. Your role involves using your judgment to validate and adapt AI-generated content for compliance.
- What are the key qualities Bending Spoons looks for in a Junior Privacy Counsel candidate?
- Bending Spoons seeks candidates with strong reasoning ability, exceptional drive and ambition, and a collaborative team spirit. Proficiency in English is also essential, along with the ability to identify and manage critical details.
- Can I reapply for the Junior Privacy Counsel role at Bending Spoons if I applied before?
- If you applied previously but did not receive an offer, it is recommended to wait at least one year before reapplying. This allows time to further develop your skills and experience.
- What benefits does Bending Spoons offer to its employees?
- Benefits include flexible hours, remote working options, unlimited learning and training support, top-tier health insurance, relocation assistance, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat. Employees may also receive company equity.