Data Privacy and Compliance Paralegal
Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid and helped to avoid around 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2023. With sales of USD 2.0 billion in FY 2023, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,900 talented people across five continents. For more than a century, we've been pioneers in energy innovation, and we continue to lead the way toward a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape. Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better!
For our Global Legal & Compliance Team, situated at the company headquarters in Cham, near Zurich, Switzerland, we are looking for a highly motivated Data Privacy and Compliance Paralegal (100%). In this challenging and rewarding position you will report directly to the Group Data Protection Officer & Head of Legal Operations and support the preparation, implementation and management of internal processes and policies, and external legal requirements related to different legal projects.
Your main responsibilities will among others include:
- Support the Group Data Protection Officer with the legal review (Privacy Impact Assessments) of information technology assets (internal systems and processes), and of operational technology systems (product portfolio)
- Ownership of the system for Records of Processing Activities globally in close collaboration with Data Privacy Champions and other departments
- Review and update of policies, standards, procedures, and communication materials
- Review, update or development of training materials on data protection
- Coordination and management of projects related to data protection
- Support the Group Data Protection Officer in providing pro-active, hands-on data protection advice to the Landis+Gyr Group and in the execution of the Legal & Compliance Strategy
- Support the Group Data Protection Officer and the Chief Compliance Officer on annual compliance & data protection trainings
- Support the Chief Compliance Officer on ESG related matters (supplier due diligence, human rights etc.)
This position requires the following skills & experience:
- Over 3 years of experience working in the fields of data protection in a legal department or law firm
- Experience on the management of Records of Processing Activities
- Law degree and/or Paralegal training
- Business enabler with strong hands-on approach, who can think and advance projects independently and is willing to learn and develop
- Language skills: fluent English; fluent German preferred, but not required
- Proactive team player
- Technical background is an asset
- CIPP/E, CIPM or similar data protection related certifications are an asset #LI-SG1 #LI-Hybrid
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