Remote Global Privacy & AI Governance Counsel

Jobgether; Ireland; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first flexibility

Well-being and training programs

Annual team meetups

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Legal Counsel AI & GDPR to shape global data protection and AI governance. You will translate complex privacy rules into practical guidance, support compliance across jurisdictions, and collaborate with an international team in a remote-first setup.

The role covers GDPR operations, DPAs/SCCs, vendor assessments, AI regulatory readiness, and broader legal matters including commercial contracts and employment law. Fluent business English is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• 1–2 years of hands-on data protection experience in-house, in a law firm, or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and its business applications.
• Interest in AI regulation and evolving legal landscape.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills; ability to translate findings into actionable advice.
• Interest in commercial contracts and employment law beyond privacy.
• Structured, pragmatic, self-organized, able to work remotely in a fast-paced environment.
• Business-fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day GDPR operations, including drafting and negotiating DPAs and SCCs with international vendors and clients.
• Conduct vendor privacy assessments and maintain records of processing activities and privacy notices across jurisdictions.
• Support AI governance framework and monitor EU AI Act developments.
• Handle data subject access requests and other privacy inquiries.
• Advise on commercial contracts and broader legal matters beyond privacy.
• Assist with international expansion and establishment of new entities.
• Address employment law matters across countries and guide internal departments on local requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to identify risks and provide practical solutions.

Skills

Data protection

GDPR

Legal research

Commercial awareness

AI regulation

English fluency

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a Legal Counsel AI & GDPR to shape global data protection and AI governance. You will translate complex privacy rules into practical guidance, support compliance across jurisdictions, and collaborate with an international team in a remote-first setup.

The role covers GDPR operations, DPAs/SCCs, vendor assessments, AI regulatory readiness, and broader legal matters including commercial contracts and employment law. Fluent business English is essential.