(Senior) Legal Counsel, Data Privacy & Technology / Munich
At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Partners Group. Munich.
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What you'll do
- Advise senior leaders and other stakeholders on privacy, AI, cybersecurity and technology law
- Keep GDPR controls current, spot emerging exposure and recommend workable responses
- Draft and negotiate commercial and technology deals, including data processing and transfer terms
- Build global privacy policies, templates and decision processes, and coordinate breach and data-request responses
- Deliver privacy training, lead cross-border initiatives, and work with external lawyers and regulators
What you bring
- A law degree, admission to a bar and four to ten years in relevant legal work
- Practical GDPR and privacy-risk expertise, plus a record negotiating technology and commercial contracts
- Fluent English and sound judgment when balancing urgent business needs with legal risk
Who this fits
This suits a lawyer with international firm or in-house experience who can work across functions and explain complex issues clearly. The role is based in Zug, Munich or London, with a focus on Europe and GDPR. German is an advantage, and Swiss bar admission is a plus.
From the employer
What it's about
The Corporate Legal team is a trusted partner to the firm and its internal stakeholders, providing pragmatic legal advice across a wide range of matters and strategic projects. With a strong commercial mindset, the team helps enable the business while protecting the firm’s interests and reputation.
Partners Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced (Senior) Legal Counsel, Data Privacy & Technology to join its Corporate Legal team in Zug, Munich or London. In this role, you will help shape the firm’s approach to data privacy and technology law across its global operations, with a particular focus on Europe and the GDPR.
You will advise on compliance with data privacy regulations, support technology-related legal matters, and work closely with management and key stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks. The role offers broad exposure to strategically important, high-impact projects, as well as significant scope to take ownership and drive meaningful change.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Be a strategic advisor to stakeholders (including senior management) on data privacy, AI, cybersecurity and technology law
- Drive and continuously improve GDPR compliance (and related frameworks), flagging emerging risks early and proposing practical responses
- Lead negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements (e.g., MSAs, tech and HR contracts), including DPAs and TIAs
- Build and evolve data protection governance: policies, procedures, templates and decision-making frameworks that scale globally
- Lead the legal response to data breaches and data subject requests, coordinating with relevant functions
- Create and deliver privacy training and awareness that actually sticks and supports a privacy-by-design culture
- Steer global privacy initiatives and act as an internal subject matter expert people want to involve early
- Manage external counsel efficiently and serve as a key contact point for regulators/public authorities when needed
- Law degree and bar admission (Swiss bar admission a plus)
- 4–10 years of relevant experience (international law firm and/or in-house; financial services and/or tech exposure preferred)
- Strong, hands-on knowledge of GDPR and privacy risk management in real-world business settings
- Proven strength in drafting/negotiating technology and commercial contracts, including privacy and data transfer provisions
- Confident judgment under pressure (e.g., incident response) with the ability to balance legal risk, urgency, and business priorities
- Clear communicator who can simplify complex topics and influence decisions across levels and functions
- Organised, pragmatic, improvement-minded—someone who leaves things better than they found them
- Fluent English; German is an advantage
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:
- Competitive compensation including performance-based bonuses and a daily lunch allowance
- Global professional environment with international exposure, collaborative culture, and opportunities to learn from industry leaders and seasoned professionals
- Comprehensive career development through challenging opportunities, hands-on training, dedicated mentorship, and our PG Academy learning platform
- Premium facilities including a state-of-the-art building, diverse on-site dining options, and complimentary gym access with fitness classes
- Community engagement through office events, team activities, and volunteer opportunities
- Sabbatical program: one month off after every five years of service
www.partnersgroup.com
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