Partners Group
Partners Group
Partners Group is a global investment firm focused on private markets, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, private credit, and royalties. Since 1996, the firm has used an integrated investment platform to identify and develop companies and assets with the potential to become market leaders. Its work serves institutional and private clients through tailored investment solutions, with sustainability and strong corporate governance integrated into its approach.

Senior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy & Technology – Partners Group, Baar

Advise Partners Group on GDPR, privacy, AI, cybersecurity, and technology law. Lead contracts, governance, incident response, training, and global privacy initiatives.

Description

  • Advise senior leaders and stakeholders on data privacy, AI, cybersecurity, and technology law
  • Advance GDPR compliance and associated legal frameworks
  • Spot emerging risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
  • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, technology and HR contracts, DPAs, and TIAs
  • Develop global data protection governance through policies, procedures, templates, and decision frameworks
  • Direct legal responses to data breaches and data subject requests
  • Coordinate work across relevant internal functions
  • Design and deliver privacy training and awareness initiatives
  • Promote privacy-by-design practices across the organisation
  • Lead global privacy programmes and serve as an internal subject matter expert
  • Oversee external legal counsel
  • Act as a key liaison with regulators and public authorities when required

Requirements

  • Law degree with bar admission; Swiss admission is advantageous
  • Four to ten years of relevant experience at an international law firm and/or in-house
  • Experience in financial services or technology is preferred
  • Practical expertise in GDPR and privacy risk management within business operations
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate technology and commercial contracts, including privacy and data-transfer terms
  • Sound judgment and composure during incident response
  • Ability to weigh legal risk, urgency, and commercial priorities
  • Clear communicator who can explain complex issues and influence decisions across teams and seniority levels
  • Organised, pragmatic, and focused on continuous improvement
  • Fluent English
  • German language skills are advantageous

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
  • Daily lunch allowance
  • International professional environment with global exposure
  • Collaborative working culture
  • Learning opportunities alongside industry leaders and experienced professionals
  • Challenging opportunities for career growth
  • Practical training
  • Dedicated mentoring
  • Access to the PG Academy learning platform
  • Modern, high-quality office building
  • Varied dining options on site
  • Complimentary gym membership and fitness classes
  • Office gatherings and team activities
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • One-month sabbatical after each five years of service

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