Legal Counsel – Data Privacy

Job title:

Legal Counsel – Data Privacy

Company

Roche

Job description

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The PositionWe advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.As a member of the Legal Privacy team, part of the Group Legal Department Data, Digital & Privacy (DDP), you will report to the Head of Legal Privacy. In this role, you will be providing strategic legal advice in the emerging area of data privacy and other privacy-related issues.The Opportunity:Act as a legal advisor and strategic business partner on privacy matters towards all hierarchical levels in close collaboration with global and local business functionsAdvise all business functions of Roche Group, incl. Group Functions (such as Finance, IT, HR), as well as providing legal support to Roche affiliates around the worldShape and play an active role in the group-wide privacy risk managementMonitor and inform on developments in privacy laws and their interpretation, support the implementation of new requirements that ensure Roche’s compliance with such data privacy legislationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and monitor adherence with company policies and best practices concerning data privacy, in particular with regards to data privacy aspects of emerging technologiesSupport drafting and negotiation of complex, multi-party contracts including strategic collaborations, partnerships and other transactional arrangementsWho You Are:University degree in Law with Bar Exam with strong knowledge of data protection laws and legislative process including in-depth understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. Ideally working knowledge of the Swiss Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation in SwitzerlandExperience: Minimum of 3 years of professional legal experience in the field of global / international privacy, ideally in the life sciences industryExperience working as a lawyer in the legal department of a multinational company, international law firm or multinational institution preferredStrong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated excellence in relationship building and partnering at all levels within a matrix organizationFluent in English, either French or German / Spanish is a plusSounds like your next career step? Apply Now!Who we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. .Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Expected salary

Location

Bâle

Job date

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:29:56 GMT

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