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