Legal Counsel, Privacy

Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

We are on the lookout for a Legal Counsel, Privacy to join the Global Delivery Hero Data Protection Team on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences. 

Join the team that protects and enables Delivery Hero’s growth. In the global Legal, Governance and Assurance (One LGA) team, you’ll support key initiatives by providing proactive legal guidance that aligns business goals with regulatory standards. Your work will help mitigate risks and ensure we’re positioned for sustainable, long-term success—making you a key contributor to our mission of delivering amazing experiences worldwide.

This role is part of the Global Data Protection Office of Delivery Hero Group, based in Barcelona. The role involves counselling internal stakeholders on privacy compliance, supporting the implementation of privacy programs and ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices. We are looking for a true collaborator with a hands-on, proactive approach who can work effectively across teams to drive privacy initiatives forward. 

• Provide expert, risk-based privacy advice to the business on new products, initiatives, and operational changes.

• Support rider privacy matters, in particular compliance with the EU Platform Work Directive's algorithmic management provisions (PWD-A) and Art. 22 GDPR automated decision-making requirements, in order to build compliant practices.

• Perform and support data protection impact assessments, ensuring privacy risks in new employment and platform processes are identified and mitigated early.

• Partner with internal stakeholders on marketing initiatives, providing expert advice on Delivery Hero’s adtech business and compliance with regulatory requirements across international jurisdictions.

• Develop, implement, and maintain global privacy policies, statements, and internal procedures.

• Manage and support investigations or fine-related proceedings with data protection authorities, including the development of strategic mitigation plans.

• Monitor ongoing developments around AI governance and contribute to the improvement of AI governance frameworks, ensuring responsible use of AI systems and compliance with emerging AI regulations globally.

• An educational background in law and proven experience (3+ years) in privacy, with exposure to marketing topics and/or algorithmic management in the context of platform work

• Excellent English language skills. German, Spanish, Italian or Polish is a plus 

• Demonstrated experience in advising tech companies and data-driven businesses, across multiple jurisdictions is a plus

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing across different cultures and functions

• Comfortable at contributing to defining compliance strategies in novel or evolving legal frameworks, where guidance or precedent doesn't yet exist (e.g., algorithmic management, platform work regulation)

• Proactive, taking ownership, anticipating challenges, and actively supporting initiatives forward. Owns problems end-to-end, regardless of where they land organizationally

• Certified expertise on EU privacy laws (IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, TÜV DPO, etc.) is a plus

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts, don't let it stop you; we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.

💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.

🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!

🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!

👪 Enhanced parental leave.

🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviours. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate. What you achieve matters, and how you achieve it defines us. Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences. Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity; we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and checking out our LinkedIn and website!

At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate. What you achieve matters and how you achieve it defines us. Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences. Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our LinkedIn and website!