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Senior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy & Technology
Partners Group. Advise senior management and stakeholders on data privacy, AI, cybersecurity, and technology law .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in GDPR compliance, data privacy law, and risk management, with a strong ability to draft and negotiate commercial agreements. Capable of leading privacy initiatives and training programs while effectively communicating complex legal concepts to diverse stakeholders.
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GDPR ComplianceData Privacy LawContract Drafting and NegotiationRisk ManagementFluent English
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Hard Skills
Law DegreeBar AdmissionGDPR KnowledgeCommercial AgreementsData Protection GovernanceIncident ResponsePrivacy Risk ManagementData Breach ManagementPrivacy Training DevelopmentTechnology Law
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationJudgment Under PressureOrganisedPragmaticImprovement-Minded
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesTechnology ExposureData Subject RequestsPrivacy-By-Design CultureStakeholder Engagement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise senior management and stakeholders on data privacy, AI, cybersecurity, and technology law
- Drive and continuously improve GDPR compliance and related frameworks
- Identify emerging risks early and propose practical responses
- Lead negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements, including MSAs, technology and HR contracts, DPAs, and TIAs
- Build and evolve global data protection governance, including policies, procedures, templates, and decision-making frameworks
- Lead legal responses to data breaches and data subject requests
- Coordinate with relevant internal functions
- Create and deliver privacy training and awareness programs
- Support a privacy-by-design culture
- Steer global privacy initiatives and serve as an internal subject matter expert
- Manage external counsel
- Serve as a key contact point for regulators and public authorities when needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Law degree and bar admission (Swiss bar admission a plus)
- 4–10 years of relevant experience in an international law firm and/or in-house
- Financial services and/or technology exposure preferred
- Strong, hands-on knowledge of GDPR and privacy risk management in real-world business settings
- Proven strength in drafting and negotiating technology and commercial contracts, including privacy and data transfer provisions
- Confident judgment under pressure, including incident response
- Ability to balance legal risk, urgency, and business priorities
- Clear communication skills and ability to simplify complex topics and influence decisions across levels and functions
- Organised, pragmatic, and improvement-minded
- Fluent English
- German is an advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation including performance-based bonuses and a daily lunch allowance
- Global professional environment with international exposure
- Collaborative culture
- Opportunities to learn from industry leaders and seasoned professionals
- Challenging opportunities, hands-on training, dedicated mentorship, and PG Academy learning platform
- Premium facilities including a state-of-the-art building
- Diverse on-site dining options
- Complimentary gym access with fitness classes
- Office events and team activities
- Volunteer opportunities
- Sabbatical program: one month off after every five years of service