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Legal Counsel (100%)

Location: 

Zug, CH

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 149.2 billion in assets under management and more than 1800 professionals across 20 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

 

The Corporate Legal team acts as legal partner to the Group and its internal stakeholders, and provides legal advice on a wide variety of matters and projects with a strong focus on enabling the business units while safeguarding our interests and reputation.

 

Partners Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced (Senior) Legal Counsel specializing in data privacy and technology to join our Data Privacy and Technology Team within the Corporate Legal business unit.

 

As a (Senior) Legal Counsel for Data Privacy and Technology, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and providing legal support on technology-related matters across our global operations, with a focus on Europe and the GDPR. This is an opportunity to shape the future of data privacy and technology at Partners Group.

 

You will work closely with senior management and external stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks and to improve Partners Group's compliance with the law.  You will have a broad scope of responsibilities, including supporting the Group on a wide variety of projects of strategic importance, and plenty of opportunities to take ownership.

 

  • Provide accurate and timely legal advice on data privacy, cybersecurity and technology-related matters to internal stakeholders, including senior management
  • Evaluate and manage compliance with relevant data privacy laws, including the GDPR, and proactively advise on possible legal issues
  • Draft, review and negotiate data privacy and protection terms, such as data processing terms, transfer impact assessments, technical and organizational measures (TOMs), for complex commercial agreements, such as master service agreements, statements of work, and business technology agreements
  • Develop and implement data protection strategy, policies and procedures
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with data privacy and technology
  • Design, implement and conduct data privacy training and awareness program
  • Lead legal response to data breaches, data subject requests and other cybersecurity incidents.
  • Provide strategic direction and deliver on global data privacy initiatives
  • Provide subject matter expertise on data privacy assessments, data subject requests, personal data incidents, legitimate interest assessments, data protection impact assessments, records of processing activities, etc.
  • Manage and coordinate with external counsel, as required
  • Act as a contact in for members of staff, regulators and any relevant public bodies on issues related to data protection

 

What we expect

 

  • Law degree and bar admission (Swiss bar is a plus)
  • 4-10 years of relevant professional experience (post bar exam) in an international law firm and/or as in-house counsel in financial services or technology
  • Robust knowledge of data privacy laws, particularly GDPR
  • Proven experience advising on data privacy and technology, with the ability to provide practical risk-based advice
  • Excellent legal, analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective time management skills to prioritize workload (to focus your resources on the key legal, including data privacy, risks in our business) and to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and an ability to build relationships
  • Fluent in English; German is a plus

 

What we offer

 

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded.

We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:

  • Professional, international working environment

  • Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company

  • Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities

  • Competitive compensation package, including performance based annual bonus

  • Lunch allowance

  • 25 vacation days

  • One-month fully paid sabbatical after every five years of employment

 

 


 

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