Senior Legal Counsel: AI, IP & Compliance (Zurich)

Dentsu International Americas; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Office facilities

Job summary

Dentsu Zürich seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join our international, collaborative team. You will draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, advise on intellectual property, data protection, AI compliance, and regulatory issues while supporting internal investigations and governance programs.

Excellent English and German, strong commercial acumen, and 6+ years PQE are expected. The role offers a permanent full-time position in a dynamic, global environment with flexible, office-based

Qualifications

• Very good academic record.
• Extensive post-qualification experience (~6 years) with law firm background.
• Swiss bar admission or equivalent.
• Strong commercial and economic understanding with negotiation skills.
• Experience in risk management and compliance programs.
• Good knowledge of corporate governance and IP law.
• Knowledge of AI legislation and compliance considerations.
• Ability to partner with business teams strategically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Resilient and adaptable, bilingual English/German preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements such as CXM contracts, media service agreements, and data processing agreements.
• Management and record keeping of corporate matters.
• Advising on IP law, advertising, and competition law related to IT.
• Advising on AI compliance and internal/external AI tool terms.
• Maintaining risk register with General Counsel support.
• Providing legal and strategic guidance to stakeholders.
• Supporting internal investigations and cross-unit training.
• Advising on temporary employment, labor lease, nearshoring/offshoring issues.
• Data protection questions and practical legal solutions with stakeholders.
• Managing external lawyers and consultants.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Risk management

Commercial acumen

IP law knowledge

AI knowledge

Corporate governance

Team player

English/German fluency

French optional

Education

Swiss bar admission

Law degree

Job description

Dentsu Zürich seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join our international, collaborative team. You will draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, advise on intellectual property, data protection, AI compliance, and regulatory issues while supporting internal investigations and governance programs.

Excellent English and German, strong commercial acumen, and 6+ years PQE are expected. The role offers a permanent full-time position in a dynamic, global environment with flexible, office-based