AMBOSS is a healthcare technology company building digital tools for medical education and clinical practice. Its platform combines a curated medical knowledge library with preparation resources for USMLE, COMLEX, and residency board exams, alongside point-of-care references for students, residents, and practicing physicians. Mobile apps, a Chrome extension, differential diagnosis checklists, clinical calculators, and a drug database help users access and apply medical information throughout their training and clinical work. AMBOSS brings together medical content and software to support more efficient learning, informed decision-making, and patient care.
Legal Counsel – IT and Data Protection
Advise AMBOSS on IT, data protection, regulatory, and commercial legal matters within a medical learning and clinical decision-support technology company.
Description
- Guide teams on data protection requirements and their practical implementation
- Evaluate privacy compliance risks across systems and business processes
- Build data protection compliance programs aligned with recognized standards
- Assess international privacy requirements and incorporate them into the existing compliance framework
- Partner with technology and product teams throughout product development
- Review data protection agreements, tools, and software for legal compliance
- Draft and maintain internal privacy policies and procedures, including the record of processing activities
- Manage and coordinate data subject requests, including access, correction, and deletion requests
- Work with internal departments to uphold data subject rights requirements
- Collaborate closely with the Data Protection Officer, General Counsel, and Legal team
- Provide counsel on IT law, privacy frameworks, and commercial legal issues
- Respond to regulatory developments and questions involving emerging technologies
- Translate legal analysis into practical solutions that support the business
- Scale legal operations by improving workflows and processes
Requirements
- German-qualified lawyer (Volljurist:in)
- At least four years of relevant experience at a respected law firm or as in-house counsel focused on IT and data protection
- Readiness to work internationally and develop with AMBOSS
- Skill in explaining complex legal requirements clearly to varied audiences
- Ability and willingness to draft legal documents
- Fluent written and spoken German and English
- Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Technical aptitude and confidence navigating technical subject matter
- Structured, solution-focused approach to cross-functional collaboration
- Experience with a consumer-facing technology company is advantageous
Benefits
- 30 days of paid annual leave
- AMBOSS holiday
- Personal purpose day
- Healthy breakfast and lunch prepared daily by an in-house chef at the Berlin headquarters
- AMBOSS daycare
- Option to work remotely from AMBOSS offices in Cologne, Sardinia, and Cape Town
- Urban Sports Club M membership
- Fitbit Versa 3
- Deutschland Ticket
- Inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace
- Equal opportunity for professional success
- Humorous, high-performing team