Company Description:
We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.
Job Description:The Privacy Team is an internal service provider that supports Sportradar's fast growth by ensuring a solid and secure foundation.
POSITION: PRIVACY SPECIALIST
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract 6 Months (Maternity Cover)
On-site/Remote based in Spain
The main focus of this role will be vendor privacy risk management, tracking and updating the records of processing activities at Sportradar, supporting the data retention initiatives across the organization and administering stuff awareness and training programs on data protection within Sportradar. The successful applicant will play an active part in Sportradar’s business AI transformation and expansion to new betting and gaming markets.
THE CHALLENGE:
- Performing, recording and keeping vendor privacy assessments up-to-date to ensure compliance with Sportradar’s requirements (internal and external) and with the applicable privacy laws.
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating vendor data protection agreements.
- Tracking and updating our records of processing activities (ROPAs).
- Supporting the Privacy Team and the business stakeholders during the implementation process of data deletion and destruction schedules.
- Managing the staff awareness and training programs on data privacy and best data protection practices at Sportradar, including our Privacy Champions Program.
- Supporting the Senior Privacy Lead with the handling of data subject requests, the annual updates of Sportradar’s internal and external privacy documentation and the regular trainings to the local data protection officers (DPOs).
- Supporting the Privacy Analyst with the compiling of privacy impact assessments.
- Doing research on legislative developments and requirements in the privacy and data protection area in jurisdictions where Sportradar operates, including Europe, Switzerland, and North and South America.
ABOUT YOU
- Qualified lawyer with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar role within the privacy/data protection field on an international scale.
- Good knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, specifically the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and attentiveness to the changes in the privacy landscape.
- Good understanding of different applications and systems (including current AI applications and features).
- Excellent written and spoken English and ability to work efficiently with senior stakeholders from different business units.
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented person with the ability to work in fast-paced environment and prioritizing conflicting demands and requests from multiple stakeholders.
- AI privacy knowledge, IAPP or similar privacy certifications and experience with OneTrust would be advantageous.
- Passion for privacy, AI, sports, and technology.
OUR OFFER
- A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia, North & South America).
- Impactful Work: Contribute to the development of groundbreaking products that influence industries globally.
- Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan.
- We are a diverse and collaborative global team with a unique spirit, determined to achieve our goals with integrity and focus.
- Opportunity to work with senior leadership, develop yourself and build your career within an inspiring and fast-growing company and digital sports environment.
- Flexible working model.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
- Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
- Two Hiring Team Interviews: Meet with the Hiring team and Hiring Manager to dive into your expertise, as also discuss team fit.
- Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!
At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!
Qualified lawyer with at least 2 years of post-qualification privacy or data protection experience internationally; knowledge of GDPR, strong English, stakeholder management, and data protection expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- managing vendor assessments
- updating processing records
- administering training programs
Skills & Tools
OneTrust, AI
Job Details
- Category: Legal and Compliance
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time, Contract, Temporary
- Workplace: Remote — Seville, Andalusia, Spain
- Languages: English
About Sportradar
A global sports technology company providing data and technology solutions to sports, media, betting, and consumer platforms. — Industry: Information Technology