Legal Counsel

Systematic; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physiotherapist-led massages

In-house hairdresser

ARoS +1 access

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Systematic in Aarhus is looking for a legal professional to support its regulatory compliance programs, particularly GDPR and AI regulation. You'll provide regulatory advice, review agreements, and improve compliance processes while working in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in law, at least four years of relevant experience, and is fluent in both Danish and English. This position offers social and professional engagements, including various on-site perks and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience working with GDPR in a compliance, legal, or regulatory role.
• Experience from a law firm or within the tech, IT, or software sector is preferred.
• Decisive and confident in legal judgements while being open to collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory advice on GDPR and AI regulation to business units.
• Review and negotiate data processing agreements with clients.
• Administer and improve GDPR compliance programme continuously.

Skills

Knowledge of GDPR

Legal judgement

Fluency in Danish

Fluency in English

AI tools knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in law

Tools

GRC software

Job description

The job

You'll support the daily operation of our regulatory compliance programmes, with a particular focus on GDPR and AI regulation. Working closely with our Director and a highly experienced team, you'll translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance that business units can act on - while also contributing to the documentation, governance, and controls that underpin our compliance frameworks.

In short, you can look forward to:

• Providing first-line regulatory advice to business units on GDPR and AI regulation and their impact on contracts, security, and internal policies


• Reviewing and negotiating data processing agreements with customers and suppliers


• Administering and continuously improving our GDPR compliance programme, including preparing risk assessments, DPIAs, TIAs, LIAs, policies, and procedures


• Supporting incident response processes, including personal data breaches and follow-up activities


• Helping deliver compliance training and preparing documentation for internal and external audits


• Contributing to annual recurring tasks and driving continuous improvement of existing processes in close collaboration with the team.

Joining the team

You'll join a specialised and experienced Legal & Compliance team of 17, including 12 legal professionals; attorneys-at-law, jurists, and law students - based primarily in Aarhus, with colleagues in London, Cologne, and Bucharest. The team works closely with business units, IT Security, Audit, and internal IT across the organisation.

This is a role with real breadth and visibility. From day one, you'll engage with colleagues at all levels and across all parts of the business - and over time, you can develop deep specialisation in AI regulation and GDPR, with the organisation actively supporting further certifications, education, and attendance at industry events.

We work closely together and value team spirit, a culture of open dialogue, and an informal tone. We’re also a social team that genuinely cares about each other and enjoys spending time together.

Your qualifications

• Master’s degree in law (cand.jur. or equivalent)


• Minimum four years' experience working with GDPR in a compliance, legal, or regulatory role - preferably from a law firm or within the tech, IT, or software sector


• Strong command of GDPR mapping, documentation, and compliance processes - you know your way around a DPIA and can structure a robust compliance framework


• Decisive and confident in your legal judgements, including when engaging with senior stakeholders - while remaining open to sparring and bringing a pragmatic, business-aware approach


• Fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken


• Experience with or a keen interest in AI tools and regulation, with a desire to share knowledge and keep developing in this space


• A relevant data protection certification such as CIPP/E or CIPM is an advantage, as is experience with GRC software.

Please note that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or EU country for the past seven years, as we work with security-classified projects. Read more: https://systematic.com/int/careers/security-clearance/

Welcome to Systematic Aarhus

At our Aarhus office, you can look forward to joining our Employees Club, which offers nearly 100 events a year of both social and professional character. Here, you can take advantage of a range of on-site perks from physiotherapist-led massages and an in-house hairdresser to sports clubs, game tables, and even our own padel court. Our canteen is a standout feature, serving a daily selection of delicious and healthy dishes. Beyond the office, you\'ll also enjoy benefits like free ARoS +1 access and various shopping discounts.

Never stop developing

Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international, and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1,100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong.

Start your development here

We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV and exam certificates today. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us on tel. [phone] and ask for Sofia Langhoff Gøgsig.

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Location: Aarhus C, DK, 8000

Business Unit: Global Business Services

Division: Legal & Compliance