Legal & Compliance Manager Digital Law - 80% (ID1538)
The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
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As Legal & Compliance Manager Digital Law, you will have the opportunity to contribute in a vital role to AO's global activities and to develop related processes and policies sustainably further. You will be part of an engaged legal team of 3 colleagues and report directly to the General Counsel/Head of Legal & Compliance. This newly created position can be developed into a 100% role.
The Legal & Compliance Manager Digital Law provides specialized legal support and guidance in the fields of Corporate, IT, Digitalization, and Data Privacy Law. She/he is responsible for advising on matters related to IT contracts, data protection, cybersecurity, data governance and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The Legal & Compliance Manager Digital Law will work closely with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure that all-related legal aspects of the business are managed efficiently. The role comprises of operational support as well as of strategic and conceptual work related to Digital Law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise and support in IT related contract negotiations
- Advise and support in global R&D projects
- Draft, update and maintain policies and procedures related to Digital Law
- Provide guidance on data protection laws incl. Human Research Laws, ensuring compliance in the handling and processing of personal data
- Advise on legal issues related to Information Governance, including incident response, data breaches, and support for cyber risk management
- Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant IT/Digital laws and regulations
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with IT/Digital operations, working with cross-functional teams to implement best practices
- Training & Education: Draft, implement and provide /manage legal training to internal clients on relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Take responsibility as the lead counsel in different business cases
- LLM or adequate degree from an accredited law school (Swiss or EU qualification)
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an in-house role or in a law firm with focus on Digital Law matters, data protection management, data governance management
- Strong understanding of IT and data governance
- Excellent analytical and communication skills as well as strong client and solution orientation
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Legal expertise and pragmatism
- Fluency in English and German is required
- The role is based in Davos. Work spaces are available at AO Offices in Davos and Zizers
- Hybrid working model available
Preferred Skills:
- Demonstrated qualifications in digital/IT/data privacy/information governance related law
- Enthusiasm to constantly learn and apply new knowledge in these fields
- Background in MedTech and/or medical research is a strong plus
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
- Modern infrastructure
- High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
- Generous pagacke of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
- Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education
