Junior Legal Expert

SAVANA is an award-winning, international medical company aiming to accelerate health science by empowering healthcare providers to unlock the clinical value within Electronic Health Records (EHRs) using Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing, while ensuring maximum privacy and security.

Founded in 2014, Savana has developed a scientific methodology that applies AI to extract value from EHRs' free-text data. With the largest AI-enabled, multi-language, multi-center research network globally, Savana produces high-quality, descriptive, and predictive Real World Evidence studies. Engineered by doctors for doctors, the company adheres to the highest privacy-by-design standards.

Savana operates in over 160 hospitals across 5 languages and 15 countries, improving clinical practices with a diverse team of more than 100 employees from 16 nationalities. It aims to advance personalized and precision medicine worldwide through a comprehensive clinical research ecosystem.

Junior Legal Expert at Savana

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the Group’s master contracts database, including translations.
• Review legal contractual matters affecting Group operations.
• Assess contractual and legal issues related to software/technology services (e.g., SaaS, PaaS).
• Support internal policies and processes related to data privacy, collaborating with other departments to identify risks.
• Manage internal controls regarding data privacy.
• Prepare for and assist in meetings with third parties and clients.
• Generate and distribute reports on legal department activities.
• Draft and manage collaboration and partnership agreements for research projects.
• Knowledge of Privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Basic understanding of Intellectual Property matters (e.g., trademarks, patents).
• Familiarity with contracts related to clinical research (e.g., non-interventional studies).
• Identify cross-border legal issues.
• Assist in daily legal and compliance management.
• Ensure compliance with Security Policies and Procedures.
• Report incidents or propose improvements.
• Support Data Protection Officer (DPO) functions, including privacy policies and data rights exercises.
• Manage compliance with CAPAs and internal controls.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Law degree and relevant legal qualification.
• Advanced studies in IP, Data Protection, or Healthcare/Pharma regulation are a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience as an in-house attorney or in a reputable law firm.
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property and Healthcare regulations (EMA/FDA) is advantageous.
• Attention to detail, results-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English (C1 level or higher).
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, multinational environment.
• Patient, flexible, and capable of working under pressure.
• Creative, analytical, and well-organized.
• Interest in shaping the future of health and addressing unmet medical needs.
• Motivated to work in innovative HealthTech solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable to continuous change.

What We Offer:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, engineers, linguists, mathematicians, designers, and NLP experts, all working towards transforming health through AI.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on global health and contribute to accessible, equitable healthcare solutions.
• Supportive environment that values individuality, learning, and knowledge sharing.
• Competitive salary, flexible culture, and career development opportunities.

Note: This job posting is not for marketing purposes. Savana does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms. Resumes sent without a formal agreement will be the property of Savana, with no fee payable.

Savana processes personal data during the recruitment process, respecting your rights under applicable privacy laws. For details, see our privacy policy on our website.