Legal Counsel – AI, GDPR

WorkMotion

. Run day-to-day GDPR operations, including drafting and negotiating DPAs and Standard Contractual Clauses .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, IrelandJunior💰 €40,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GDPR operations, including drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements and Standard Contractual Clauses, while maintaining compliance with local laws and AI governance. Possesses strong legal research skills and a structured approach to managing data protection and employment law matters in a fast-paced environment.

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GDPR OperationsData Protection ExperienceLegal Research SkillsPrivacy CertificationEmployment Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data Processing AgreementsStandard Contractual ClausesVendor Privacy ReviewsAI GovernanceData Subject RequestsContract DraftingGDPR KnowledgeEmployment LawCross-Border ExperienceHR-Tech Exposure

Soft Skills

Self-OrganisedPragmatic ApproachIndependent Ownership

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/E

Industry Keywords

Data ProtectionPrivacy NoticesLegal ComplianceCommercial ContractsRemote-First EnvironmentSaaSGlobal EmploymentNon-EU Privacy Regimes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run day-to-day GDPR operations, including drafting and negotiating DPAs and Standard Contractual Clauses
Conduct vendor privacy reviews
Maintain records of processing and privacy notices
Drive AI governance and maintain EU AI Act readiness
Handle data subject requests
Support company growth and formation of new entities globally
Resolve employment law matters across numerous countries
Support internal units and departments with legal compliance under local laws
Collaborate with Legal Counsel and specialised WorkMotion departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

A law degree (or equivalent legal qualification)
At least 1–2 years of hands-on data protection experience in-house, in a law firm, or in a consultancy
Working knowledge of the GDPR in practice
Genuine interest in AI regulation
Strong legal research skills
Interest in commercial contracts and employment law matters
Structured, pragmatic, and self-organised way of working
Comfortable owning topics independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
Business-fluent English
Privacy certification such as CIPP/E (bonus)
Knowledge of employment law (bonus)
Legal education or professional experience in a major Asian jurisdiction (bonus)
Cross-border experience or education (bonus)
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts in English (bonus)
Exposure to HR-tech, SaaS, global employment/EOR, or non-EU privacy regimes (bonus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

WorkFlex program allowing work from anywhere, anytime
Well-Being Day (a full day off)
Subsidised gym memberships
Training & Development Allowance
Annual team meetups
Equal opportunity and diverse, inclusive workplace
Recruitment accommodations during the hiring process