Head Legal

Your opportunity

Heading the Legal & Compliance Technology & Data Privacy Team and acting as the Swiss DPO of the firm
Monitoring and providing legal advice, analysis and assessment of compliance with national | international technology, cyber and data privacy laws and regulations at Vontobel, incl. identification of gaps and development of possible safeguards to remediate risks
Provide LC advice and support for the implementation of the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection as well as the implementation of other data, cyber, cloud or other technology/digital laws impacting the Group
Deploy LC support of multidisciplinary, national and international projects, especially in the field of data privacy, IT, digitalization, AI and cloud solutions
Identify legal, business and technical infrastructure requirements and controls to enable privacy compliance adopting the Data Protection by Design process; work with inter-/national LC colleagues, business, technical teams as well as coordinate with external counsel and vendors to assist implementation (if needed)
Negotiate inter-/national contracts with clients, stakeholders, partners and vendors to ensure compliance with technology and service as well as data privacy laws/regulation
Engage with the organization to assist in training employees on privacy and data protection as well as other technology and digitalization related requirements, handle employee privacy-related queries and raise employee awareness privacy and data protection developments
Promote and foster a data privacy/protection culture within the organization and acting as the focal point for activities within Vontobel relating to data privacy and IT laws/regulations

You bring/ You are
Master Law degree required; specialization in technology and privacy is a plus. Any additional qualifications (e.g. LLM, Bar, IAPP CIPP) are welcome
At least 4 - 5 years of professional experience as in-house counsel or in a law firm with a focus on (international | national) technology law, AI, digitalization, data protection, negotiation and business law
Strong understanding of digital, data, cyber and other IT-related topics as well as with inter-/national privacy laws (incl. GDPR) and related technical processes and controls
A track record of providing proactive, expert, timely and authoritative legal and compliance inter-/national advice and liaising with and managing different stakeholders
Good knowledge of the finance industry and related operational processes is a plus
Ability to collaborate transversal with various types of stakeholders (business, lawyers, third parties such as clients and vendors) and work proactive with clear client orientation, and a high degree of quality, integrity and responsibility awareness
Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building, leading teams and projects with an open, pragmatic and humbled mindset; ability to positively motivate and influence other professionals and act inclusive
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clarify complex issues and concepts for non-lawyers;
Excellent German and English communication and presentation skills with varied stakeholders What we offer
We work according to agile principles especially in our way of thinking, methods and with mutual trust
A modern environment that is technologically up to date
You would like to develop your skills? We are happy to support you with further training's/ certifications

**Teamwork is important to us**: We exchange valuable knowledge and skills with each other at all times - One Vontobel
Our working culture is characterized by short communication channels and direct cross-departmental contact and information exchange in an open space office
We offer the option for home office (Flexible working times), diverse benefits and provide a first-class lunch menu when you work in the office

Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewerbung bei Vontobel. Wir werden Ihre Bewerbung sorgfältig prüfen und Ihnen zeitnah eine Antwort zukommen lassen.

Vontobel ist ein Unternehmen, das Chancengleichheit fördert. Wir setzen uns für Chancengleichheit bei der Beschäftigung ein, unabhängig von Rasse, Hautfarbe, Abstammung, Religion, Geschlecht, nationaler Herkunft, sexueller Orientierung, Alter, Staatsbürgerschaft, Familienstand, körperlicher Einschränkungen oder Geschlechtsidentität.
Wir schätzen unterschiedliche Sichtweisen innerhalb unserer Teams und sind bestrebt, ein Umfeld zu schaffen, in dem jeder, der Teil unserer Leistungskultur sein möchte, sich selbst verwirklichen kann. Sie basiert auf gegenseitigem Respekt und null Toleranz gegenüber jeglicher Form von Diskriminierung.

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Standort
Zürich / Gotthardstrasse 35