Senior Legal Counsel Data & AI Laws (all genders)

Are you passionate about shaping the legal landscape of emerging technologies? Join Evotec’s Global Legal & Compliance Team at our Hamburg headquarters and play a pivotal role in ensuring our global operations remain at the forefront of data and AI law compliance.

Senior Legal Counsel Data & AI Laws (all genders)

Full-time and permanent
Your key responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and lead or support the implementation of global compliance with Data and AI-related laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, EU AI Act, NIS 2 Directive) across Evotec SE and its affiliated companies
• Conduct or support compliance risk assessments and oversee the development of preventive and corrective measures
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and contract templates related to data and AI compliance
• Integrate compliance frameworks into core business functions (Operations, HR, IT, Procurement, and more)
• Monitor procurement and purchasing strategies to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
• Design and deliver internal training programs to promote awareness and understanding of data and AI laws
• Support commercial and operational teams with legal guidance for new business opportunities and advice on data and AI-related matters, including contract drafting and negotiation.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary compliance initiatives and projects beyond traditional legal scope
• Support the Legal Compliance Team in driving efficiency improvements through legal tech and collaborative knowledge sharing

Your ideal qualifications:

• Fully qualified lawyer with a strong passion for data protection, Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Several years of professional experience, ideally in the Pharma or Biotech sector, including expertise in GDPR and other data and IT laws.
• Additional qualifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) or similar are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and geographies
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with the ability to work across disciplines and understand complex systems, and think in an interdisciplinary, networked way.
• Able to manage high workloads and legal complexity under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Proactive and solution-driven mindset with a drive for continuous learning and innovation
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German

Our offer:

• A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
• 30 days of annual holiday, capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, annual variable bonus payment, and in-house canteen

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