Data Protection Lawyer - Openbank

Data Protection Lawyer - Openbank

Join Openbank, the 100% digital bank of the Santander Group, where innovation meets opportunity! With over 2 million customers across Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, we're leading the way in digital banking. From loans and mortgages to a cutting-edge, fully automated investment platform, our products are transforming the industry.

At Openbank, we pride ourselves on simplicity, agility, and security, earning us the title of the most recommended Spanish bank among our customers. Technology is in our DNA and we are constantly developing new digital solutions and products. And we're not stopping there! At Openbank we are proud to be a bank that is gaining more and more international presence, we have just landed in the United States and we have plans to launch in Mexico.

If you're passionate about digital innovation, eager to make an impact, and ready to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company, then we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of our journey to redefine banking for the digital age!

Mission:

The Data Protection Lawyer will form part of the Bank's Legal Department. It will provide comprehensive legal advice on data protection related matters and will support the Bank’s Business areas.

Responsabilities:

Data protection related advice (both in BAU and special projects), including, amongst others:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating data protection related provisions of agreements with third parties, specially complex collaboration agreements with top-tier technology partners.
• Reviewing contracting flows from a privacy perspective.
• Determing the role of the parties in relationships with third parties (i.e., independent controllers, joint controllers or data processor).
• Complying with the information duty established by articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR (e.g., drafting of first and second information layers, privacy policies, cookies policies, consents, etc.).
• Regularization of international data transfers.
• Information requirements and sanctioning procedures before the Spanish DPA. Administrative recourses before the Audiencia Nacional.
• Legal assessment of privacy related complex matters.

To be successful in the role you must have:

• Degree in Law is required. Master’s degree in data protection will be a plus.

• +6 years of experience in Big Four, recognised law firms, or in house experience (financial entity). 

• Previous experience in legal advice on data protection.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• B2 or similar English level.
• Able to work as a team, communicating and sharing findings with team members.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to find solutions proactively.
• Highly motivated candidate with sound judgment, able to handle confidential information, integrity, and a solid work ethic.

What do we offer?

• Immediate incorporation to a dynamic and agile company with a growth and expansion project.
• Working in start-up mode with the support of Grupo Santander.
• Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
• Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.
• Collaboration in international projects and possibility of contact with different countries.
• Excellent work environment, social clubs and frequent events.