Start Date: September 2023
Duration: 3 months, with the possibility of extension
Utilization: 40-60%
Location: Zug, hybrid
For a leading insurance company, we are seeking a Data Privacy Counsel to assist in the design and implementation of data privacy policies across the business. The position enjoys a high degree of autonomy and an opportunity to manage an entire workstreams in a senior capacity.
Responsibilities:
1. Review of third-party service provider agreements with relation to Swiss data privacy regulations through privacy risk assessments
2. Creation of data privacy policies in view of Swiss data privacy regulation requirements
3. Ensure all digital portals for the company display data privacy notices and appropriate information
4. Advise on data portability, deletion of data as well as third party risk assessments
5. Review new data legislations (for example, the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection) and provide legal advice on different areas
6. Define mechanisms and rules for the processing of personal data; identify new opportunities and potential gaps
7. Provide and co-ordinate legal advice to various stakeholders involving the processing of personal data
8. Draft and implement group policies and guidelines
9. Conduct initial consultations with customers
10. Prepare training content for key internal stakeholders on relevant data protection matters
Qualifications:
11. University qualifications in law within civil law
12. Prior experience in data protection/privacy function, with a focus on GDPR and the Swiss Data Privacy Act
13. Professional experience within employment or labor law would be considered a strong plus
14. Fluent in German and English, written and spoken. French language capability would be a strong asset.
15. Highly organized, efficient, and hard-working capable of building strong and collaborative relationships
16. Excellent drafting skills, communication skills, and attention to detail
Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates with a valid EU work permit and who are based in Switzerland. Interim Legal is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities. We do not tolerate any type of discrimination and encourage applications from different perspectives.