Legal Officer – Regulatory & Digital Contracts (IDRAS - BNP Paribas Group)

 Do you thrive identifying and mitigating legal risks in a fast‑moving tech environment?

⚖️ Are you eager to shape compliance and data‑privacy practices that protect millions of customers?

? Do you value a culture that rewards learning, flexibility and inclusive collaboration?

About bnp paribas

We are BNP Paribas, a European banking leader with a global footprint in 64 countries and over 178 000 professionals. Through Retail Banking & Services, Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services, we finance, invest, save and protect the ambitions of individuals, SMEs and large corporations. BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the #1 consumer‑finance provider in Europe, and our S.ET Iberia team fuels its digital transformation.

Who we are

We are South Europe Technologies (S.ET Iberia), the IT, Data and Operations Shared Service Center of BNP Paribas Personal Finance. With delivery hubs in Madrid, Lisbon and Porto, we support global PF entities—including Cetelem—through Application Management, Cybersecurity, Platforms, Data Analytics & AI, and Operations. Over 200 experts collaborate across Java, .Net, Python, Tibco, API Gee and more, fostering an energetic, inclusive workplace where every contribution counts.

MISSION

As a Legal Counsel, you will safeguard the bank’s digital and contractual landscape. You’ll monitor regulatory changes, advise business units, and ensure privacy‑by‑design across products. Your guidance will translate complex law into actionable measures, protecting our customers and strengthening BNPP PF’s market leadership.

What you’ll do

• Identify and assess legal risks stemming from contracts, data‑privacy and cybersecurity activities.
• Monitor legislation (GDPR, anti‑corruption, sector‑specific rules) and issue timely alerts to stakeholders.
• Draft, review and improve electronic contracting processes, including e‑signature and authentication standards.
• Provide legal support for product design, project lifecycles and digital‑IP initiatives, delivering training as needed.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators and the Spanish Data Protection Authority to resolve inspections and breaches.
  
  
  

What you’ll bring

• Law degree (LL.B, J.D. or equivalent) and active licence to practise in Spain.
• Minimum 1 year experience in commercial contract law, preferably within a multinational or tech‑focused firm.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, data‑protection and sector‑specific regulations.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and English communication skills; French is a plus.
• Ability to balance commercial goals with risk mitigation and to lead cross‑functional training.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and a proactive, ethical mindset.
  
  
  

OUR PERKS

• Structured training programmes, clear career paths and internal mobility across Spain, Portugal and beyond.
• Flexible schedule (intensive Fridays, summer reduced hours) and 50% hybrid remote work.
• Diversity & Inclusion Committee driving inclusive communities (PRIDE, We Generations, MixCity).
• Corporate volunteering initiative “1 Million Hours 2 Help”.
• Competitive flexible compensation and 31 vacation days.
• Learn more about our commitment to inclusion: Diversity, equality and inclusion BNP Paribas.
  
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion commitment 

BNP Paribas Group in Spain is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.