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

To apply, please click on the "Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.