VHIR offers a vacant position for a lawyer with
experience in Data Protection, as well as experience in various
areas of the Healthcare environment to develop tasks within the
Legal Unit. This unit ensures the regulatory compliance in all
institutional acts, especially in biomedical research projects and
IP Among the goals of this Units are: to ensure the regulatory
compliance in all institutional acts, especially in IP and
biomedical research projects; give advice to the scientific
community at VHIR of the continuous legal developments that affect
biomedical research and, therefore, the transfer of results to
society; and to the different services and units at VHIR. Education
and qualifications: Required: Law Degree Desired: Master’s Degree
Specialisation in data protection Specialisation in Administrative
law. Specialisation in Compliance. Experience and knowledge:
Required: At least 1 year as a lawyer with experience in data
protection. Fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English, both written
and oral. Ability to work in teams. Excellent organisational skills
with vocation of service and customer orientation. Desired:
Specific knowledge in pharmaceutical and healthcare law and/or
previous experience in the field of biomedical research will be
positively valued. Main responsibilities and duties: Participate in
the process of drafting, negotiation and reviewing data protection
clauses and Standard Contractual Clauses. Prepare Data Protection
Impact Assessments. Give support and advice to Researchers in the
application of current data protection regulations. Labour
conditions: Full-time position Starting date: immediate Gross
annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills.
Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay
scale. Contract : Permanent What can we offer? Incorporation to
Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector
institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research,




innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
(HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of
Catalan Institute of Health (ICS). A scientific environment of
excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are
continuously developed. Continuous learning and a wide range of
responsibilities within a stimulating work environment. Individual
training opportunities. Adaptable working hours. 23 days of holidays
+ 9 personal days. Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining
checks, health insurance, transportation and more) Corporate
Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant
discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports...
among many others. Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of
wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
International Mobility Support (Welcome Services): We aim to make
your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city
information, guidance on required procedures, access to the
International Welcome Desk, family recommendations, and support in
finding accommodation Deadline to apply: 08-02-2026 How We Hire:
Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills,
qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the
hiring manager. Practical assessment: Depending on the role,
candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation,
or written exercise, on-site or remotely. Checks: Education,
references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon
successful completion of the process. VHIR embraces Equality and
Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring
inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training,
and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of
gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or
ethnicity.

📌 Data Protection Lawyer (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona