Legal Counsel – Technology & Privacy at Allps

Allps GmbH; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Allps GmbH, a Swiss-based technology and AI company, seeks a proactive Legal Counsel to support our growing technology business in Zürich. You will work with product, business, operations, security, and leadership to manage commercial contracts and privacy compliance while enabling scalable growth.

You will independently draft, review, and negotiate SaaS and other technology agreements, provide practical legal guidance on privacy, and advise on GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Draft, review, negotiate, and close SaaS, vendor, partnership, and other commercial agreements with minimal reliance on external counsel.
• Provide practical legal advice on technology, commercial, privacy, and compliance matters.
• Proven ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate commercial technology agreements.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to distinguish between critical legal risks and practical operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and close SaaS, vendor, partnership, and other commercial agreements with minimal reliance on external counsel.
• Provide practical legal advice on technology, commercial, privacy, and compliance matters.
• Advise on GDPR compliance and support handling of user data requests, regulatory inquiries, and government data requests in alignment with company privacy commitments.
• Review and improve internal legal templates, workflows, and compliance processes to reduce legal bottlenecks across the business.
• Partner with business and product teams to support expansion into new markets by assessing regulatory requirements and enabling compliant product rollouts.
• Support ongoing compliance initiatives related to data protection, digital platforms, and emerging technology regulations.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate with external counsel when required for specialized legal matters or jurisdiction-specific advice.
• Assist in developing scalable legal operations and documentation practices across the organization.

Skills

SaaS contracts

GDPR

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Legal drafting

Education

Law degree (JD/LLB)

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and business-oriented Legal Counsel to support our growing technology business. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including product, business, operations, security, and leadership to manage commercial contracts, privacy compliance, and regulatory matters while enabling scalable business growth.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, can independently handle legal negotiations, and is able to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and close SaaS, vendor, partnership, and other commercial agreements with minimal reliance on external counsel
• Provide practical legal advice on technology, commercial, privacy, and compliance matters
• Advise on GDPR compliance and support handling of user data requests, regulatory inquiries, and government data requests in alignment with company privacy commitments
• Review and improve internal legal templates, workflows, and compliance processes to reduce legal bottlenecks across the business
• Partner with business and product teams to support expansion into new markets by assessing regulatory requirements and enabling compliant product rollouts
• Support ongoing compliance initiatives related to data protection, digital platforms, and emerging technology regulations
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and provide clear, actionable recommendations
• Coordinate with external counsel when required for specialized legal matters or jurisdiction-specific advice
• Assist in developing scalable legal operations and documentation practices across the organization

Who You Are

• 3+ years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal role
• Meaningful exposure to technology companies, SaaS businesses, or digital platforms
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and EU data protection laws with practical application experience
• Proven ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate commercial technology agreements
• Strong business judgment with the ability to distinguish between critical legal risks and practical operational decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving and evolving environment
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI regulation, including the EU AI Act
• Experience advising on AI product development or AI governance frameworks
• Experience handling government legal requests, regulatory investigations, or enforcement proceedings
• Familiarity with global privacy and technology regulations beyond the EU framework

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, privacy, and innovation
• High-impact role with cross-functional exposure and ownership
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
• Chance to contribute to global expansion and emerging technology initiatives

About Allps

Who We Are : ALLPS is a Switzerland-based technology and AI company focused on building high-quality remote IT teams and AI-powered hiring solutions for global enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich, the company operates across Europe, India, and international markets, helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through talent, software, and AI solutions.

What to Expect : After an initial application review, shortlisted candidates go through an AI-powered video screening to assess communication skills, relevant experience, business judgment, and role-specific expertise. Selected candidates then participate in discussions with the HR and functional teams, followed by a technical or leadership round focused on practical problem-solving, collaboration, and alignment with our fast-paced technology-driven culture. We value clear communication throughout the process and aim to provide candidates with a smooth, professional, and engaging hiring experience from application to onboarding.

Why you'll will love it here : We are building the future of AI-powered hiring and remote technology teams. Our culture combines innovation, ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-moving global environment.We believe in empowering people with the freedom to innovate, contribute ideas, and work on impactful projects that shape the future of recruitment and AI technology. Our teams work across international markets, collaborating closely with clients, engineers, product teams, and AI specialists.Benefits & PerksCompetitive compensation packageRemote work environmentExposure to international clients and projectsOpportunity to work with emerging AI technologies and enterprise SaaS platformsCareer growth and learning opportunitiesHigh-impact roles with ownership and decision-making exposureCollaborative and inclusive team cultureWork-life balance with flexible and outcome-driven environmentOpportunity to contribute directly to product innovation and company growth

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