Legal Advisor

Flowable; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Future-defining technology

Autonomous problem solving

Multicultural environment

Continuous learning

Zusammenfassung

Flowable, a leader in intelligent process and case automation, seeks a seasoned Legal Advisor to partner with cross-functional teams and steer compliance across GDPR, AI Act, DORA and related frameworks. You will handle complex international data protection matters, draft practical policies, and manage regulatory relationships from Switzerland and abroad.

Based in the Zürich area, you will collaborate with management and Flowable entities globally, requiring German and English fluency, with

Qualifikationen

• Completed Law Degree (Master of Law or Swiss law diploma).
• Solid knowledge in commercial/contract, data protection/privacy, and IT law.
• Proven experience in compliance (ideally in the IT field re. GDPR, DORA, AI Act, NIS 2 etc.).
• Minimum 6 years of in-house or law firm experience.
• Affinity for IT and Processes and working with AI.
• Strong project management skills, analytical, solution-oriented and motivated by a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
• High ability to work in a team and a pronounced service orientation.
• Entrepreneurial thinking combined with pragmatism and a hands-on mentality.
• Native in German, business fluent in English, further language skills are an asset (knowledge of Spanish is an advantage).
• Based in Switzerland (Swiss German /Zurich area preferred), ability to work across European and US time zones with 2-3 days office presence per week.

Aufgaben

• Analyze, review and negotiate agreements in a digital environment with and for the respective internal clients (in particular in the fields of software licensing, services, suppliers, data protection/privacy, employment, corporate, and intellectual property law).
• Support the Legal Team in all legal, data protection/privacy, compliance, organizational, and administrative issues.
• Independently manage complex international data protection/privacy (DPO, ROPA experience) and compliance matters (monitoring and reviewing) and lead in these fields, anticipating issues before they elevate.
• Create, update and implement practical policies, playbooks, processes and guidelines as required (directives, internal and external regulations, etc.).
• Partner with and provide clear, practical advice to our cross-functional teams including management (notably Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance) and all Flowable companies from Switzerland and abroad.
• Manage corporate housekeeping, the insurance portfolio and contact with authorities in Switzerland and abroad.

Ausbildung

Master of Law or Swiss law diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Flowable is a leading provider of intelligent process and case automation solutions, trusted by global enterprises to power mission-critical business operations.

With our next-generation Agentic Case Platform, we orchestrate people, systems, and AI to deliver real business outcomes: faster, smarter, and with greater agility.

Join us as a Legal Advisor and become a strategic partner in shaping how Flowable evolves in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. As AI and automation reshape enterprise operations, including legal departments, we are looking for a tech-native, forward-thinking legal professional to guide our growth. You will work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and law, solving real business challenges with today’s tools while helping define best practices for responsible AI deployment and data/privacy governance.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, review and negotiate agreements in a digital environment with and for the respective internal clients (in particular in the fields of software licensing, services, suppliers, data protection/privacy, employment, corporate, and intellectual property law)
• Support the Legal Team in all legal, data protection/privacy, compliance, organizational, and administrative issues
• Independently manage complex international data protection/privacy (DPO, ROPA experience) and compliance matters (monitoring and reviewing) and lead in these fields, anticipating issues before they elevate
• Create, update and implement practical policies, playbooks, processes and guidelines as required (directives, internal and external regulations, etc.)
• Partner with and provide clear, practical advice to our cross-functional teams including management (notably Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance) and all Flowable companies from Switzerland and abroad
• Manage corporate housekeeping, the insurance portfolio and contact with authorities in Switzerland and abroad

Qualifications:

• Completed Law Degree (Master of Law or Swiss law diploma)
• Solid knowledge in commercial/contract, data protection/privacy, and IT law
• Proven experience in compliance (ideally in the IT field re. GDPR, DORA, AI Act, NIS 2 etc.)
• Minimum 6 years of in-house or law firm experience
• Affinity for IT and Processes and working with AI
• Strong project management skills, analytical, solution-oriented and motivated by a fast-paced and multicultural environment
• High ability to work in a team and a pronounced service orientation
• Entrepreneurial thinking combined with pragmatism and a hands-on mentality
• Native in German, business fluent in English, further language skills are an asset (knowledge of Spanish is an advantage)
• Based in Switzerland (Swiss German /Zurich area preferred), ability to work across European and US time zones with 2-3 days office presence per week

Why Flowable:

You will enjoy flexible working hours, training, and home-office possibilities. However, we believe these are the most interesting advantages of working at Flowable:

• Work on Future-Defining Technology: Lead on compliance matters for emerging areas like the EU AI Act and DORA, positioning yourself as an expert in next-generation regulatory frameworks
• Autonomous Problem-Solving: Own complex legal domains independently; you will not be a junior reviewer, but a trusted advisor driving compliance strategy across the organization
• Multicultural, High-Growth Environment: Work with distributed teams across Switzerland, Europe, and the US; collaborate with founders and executives who value pragmatic, business-minded legal thinking
• Continuous Learning: Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field; we support certifications, industry involvement, and exposure to both traditional enterprise law and legal innovation
• Mission-Driven Work: Help our company thrive responsibly; you are not just managing risk, you are enabling businesses to operate faster and smarter while maintaining the highest compliance standards