Job Summary
The ideal candidate will provide in-house legal advice on data protection and privacy laws, including data-sharing, new products, and services. They will draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements with data protection and/or privacy implications.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced attorney to advise on legal and regulatory restrictions regarding personal data location, cross-border data transfers, and access restrictions/requirements globally.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide in-house legal advice on data protection and privacy laws, data-sharing, and the implications of new products and services.
* Draft, negotiate, and review of any commercial agreement containing data protection and/or privacy implications.
* Advise on legal and regulatory restrictions in respect of personal data location, cross border data transfers and personal data access restrictions/requirements globally.
* Review and advise on arrangements with affiliates and third-party service providers who process personal data globally to ensure compliance with data protection and/or privacy requirements.
* Review and advise on data incidents, escalation, remediation, and notification obligations to regulators and third parties to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
* Advise on data subject inquiries and requests to access data by other third parties (e.g., regulators or authorities).
Requirements
* 3+ years of experience in an in-house and/or law firm environment.
* Experience with DPIAs, TIAs, DPAs, standardizing policies, protocols, and training programs, including associated documents such as vendor and client contracts.
* Experience working independently and cross-functionally.
* University degree in law and qualification to practice law in Switzerland.
* Fluency in both English and German.
About Axiom
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. We enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best-in-breed alternative legal services. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we have a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, professional development resources, and learning and development programs. As an Axiomite, you will predominately work remotely, with some clients requiring on-site presence.