Remote Legal Counsel - AI & GDPR

Jobgether; Switzerland; Remote; CHF 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first flexibility

Well-being day

Learning allowance

Annual team meetups

Job summary

Jobgether, listed on behalf of a partner company in Switzerland, seeks a Legal Counsel AI & GDPR to shape privacy, AI governance, and cross-border legal strategies. The role covers DPAs, SCCs, vendor assessments, and international expansion in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has a law degree, 1–2 years in data protection, GDPR expertise, and a keen interest in AI regulation, with strong research and English communication skills. Remote-first flexibility offered.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent.
• 1–2 years hands-on data protection experience.
• Practical knowledge of GDPR requirements and their application in a business environment.
• Genuine interest in AI regulation and evolving legal landscape.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills with ability to translate findings into clear, actionable advice.
• Interest in commercial contracts and employment law beyond privacy.
• Structured, pragmatic and self-organized, able to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
• Business-fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day GDPR operations, including DPAs and SCCs with international vendors and clients.
• Conduct vendor privacy assessments and maintain records of processing activities and notices across jurisdictions.
• Support AI governance framework development for EU Act readiness and regulatory monitoring.
• Handle data subject access requests and privacy inquiries.
• Advise on commercial contracts and broader legal matters beyond privacy.
• Support international business expansion and establishment of new entities.
• Address employment law matters across countries and advise internal departments.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues to identify risks and develop compliant solutions.

Skills

Data protection

GDPR

Legal research

Commercial awareness

Employment law

AI regulation

English (business fluent)

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Jobgether, listed on behalf of a partner company in Switzerland, seeks a Legal Counsel AI & GDPR to shape privacy, AI governance, and cross-border legal strategies. The role covers DPAs, SCCs, vendor assessments, and international expansion in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has a law degree, 1–2 years in data protection, GDPR expertise, and a keen interest in AI regulation, with strong research and English communication skills. Remote-first flexibility offered.