Senior Legal Counsel Data & AI Laws

Evotec; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Hamburg is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to shape compliance with data and AI laws. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with a passion for data protection and emerging technologies, fluent in English and German, and experienced in the Pharma or Biotech sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a global impact in legal compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience, ideally in Pharma/Biotech sector.
• Expertise in GDPR and data/IT laws.
• Ability to manage high workloads and legal complexity under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Lead the implementation of global compliance with data and AI-related laws.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop preventive measures.
• Develop policies and procedures related to data and AI compliance.
• Design internal training programs for data and AI laws.

Kenntnisse

Data protection knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Ausbildung

Fully qualified lawyer

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E)

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Legal Counsel (all genders) Data & AI Laws

Are you passionate about shaping the legal landscape of emerging technologies? Join Evotec’s Global Legal & Compliance Team at our Hamburg headquarters and play a pivotal role in ensuring our global operations remain at the forefront of data and AI law compliance.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and lead or support the implementation of global compliance with Data and AI-related laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, EU AI Act, NIS 2 Directive) across Evotec SE and its affiliated companies
• Conduct or support compliance risk assessments and oversee the development of preventive and corrective measures
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and contract templates related to data and AI compliance
• Integrate compliance frameworks into core business functions (Operations, HR, IT, Procurement, and more)
• Monitor procurement and purchasing strategies to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
• Design and deliver internal training programs to promote awareness and understanding of data and AI laws
• Support commercial and operational teams with legal guidance for new business opportunities and advice on data and AI-related matters, including contract drafting and negotiation
• Contribute to interdisciplinary compliance initiatives and projects beyond traditional legal scope
• Support the Legal Compliance Team in driving efficiency improvements through legal tech and collaborative knowledge sharing

Your ideal qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with a strong passion for data protection, Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Several years of professional experience, ideally in the Pharma or Biotech sector, including expertise in GDPR and other data and IT laws.
• Additional qualifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) or similar are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and geographies
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with the ability to work across disciplines and understand complex systems, and think in an interdisciplinary, networked way.
• Able to manage high workloads and legal complexity under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Proactive and solution-driven mindset with a drive for continuous learning and innovation
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German

If you're excited about the intersection of law, data and innovation, and want to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of compliance at Evotec!

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ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.