Data Privacy & AI Lawyer

Hydro; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office near the sea

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a business-oriented lawyer to join its Global Business Services (GBS) Legal team as the primary legal advisor on AI and data privacy matters. You will collaborate with Hydro's global organization to enable responsible innovation and support compliance in AI governance.

You will help shape Hydro's approach to AI governance in a global environment, reporting to the Head of GBS Data Privacy and working within an international team.

Qualifications

• Law degree with strong academic credentials.
• Preferably 4–8 years of experience from a law firm, as in-house counsel, or similar.
• Expertise in data privacy, technology law, AI regulations, or related fields.
• Experience advising on AI, digital technologies, or innovation initiatives.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Advise Hydro's GBS on AI and data privacy topics as a primary legal advisor.
• Support compliance and AI governance activities across Hydro's global organization.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, controls, and DPIAs/LIAs related to privacy and AI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed privacy by design and responsible AI across projects.
• Deliver training and support incident/regulatory management in privacy and AI.

Skills

Data privacy

AI governance

Technology law

English fluency

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Primary legal advisor to Hydro's GBS organization on AI and data privacy matters, supporting compliance and AI governance globally.

• Law degree with strong academic credentials
• Preferably 4-8 years of experience from a law firm, as in-house counsel, or similar
• Expertise in data privacy, technology law, AI regulations, or related fields
• Experience advising on AI, digital technologies, or innovation initiatives
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Key role in shaping Hydro's use of AI and data governance
• New office facilities close to the sea
• Flexibility supporting collaboration and work-life balance

Shape our AI governance

Hydro is seeking a business oriented lawyer with expertise in data privacy and AI to join the Global Business Services (GBS) Legal team.

Hydro GBS is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial, legal and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

In this role, you will be the primary legal advisor to Hydro's GBS organization on AI and data privacy matters. You will also collaborate with and advise stakeholders across Hydro's global organization and business areas. You will help enable responsible innovation, support compliance, and contribute to shaping Hydro's approach to AI governance in a global environment.

The role reports to the Head of GBS Data Privacy and will be part of an international team.

What we offer

A positive, inclusive, and engaging team environment.

Broad stakeholder exposure across Hydro's global organization.

A key role in shaping Hydro's use of AI and data governance.

A very attractive platform for professional and personal development.

New office facilities close to the sea, a competitive total rewards package, and flexibility that supports both collaboration and work-life balance.

What you will be doing

You will be an advisor and strategic partner to GBS and other business stakeholders on AI and data privacy topics:

Supporting the implementation and day-to-day operation of Hydro's AI and data privacy framework by providing practical legal guidance, risk assessments, and recommendations that enable compliant and responsible business practices.

Driving and supporting privacy and AI governance activities, including the development and implementation of policies, procedures, controls, compliance activities, data mapping, and privacy and AI risk assessments such as DPIAs and LIAs.

Partnering with stakeholders across Hydro to embed privacy by design and responsible AI principles into projects, systems, and services, while advising on complex, international, and cross-functional privacy and regulatory matters.

Contributing to operational privacy and AI compliance activities by delivering training and awareness initiatives, supporting incident and regulatory management, and translating developments in privacy, AI, technology, and digital regulation into practical actions for the business.

What will make you successful

You have strong integrity, sound judgment, and a pragmatic approach to solving complex challenges. You are solution-oriented and collaborative, with the ability to communicate effectively and build trusted relationships across the organization. You are comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your responsibilities, while recognizing when to seek guidance, involve others or elevate matters.

Law degree with strong academic credentials.

Preferably 4-8 years of experience from a law firm or as an in-house counsel or similar, and expertise in data privacy, technology law, AI regulations, or related fields.

Experience advising on AI, digital technologies, or innovation initiatives.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Regulatory Affairs

A job where you make a difference.

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.