In Short:
On is looking for a business-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive Technology & Commercial Lawyer to join the Legal Team in Zurich and report to the Head of Strategic Partnership & Data Privacy.
As our subject matter expert for technology, privacy, and commercial law, you will act as an enabler - translating legal requirements into actionable business solutions. Whether you are shaping the legal frontiers of AI, negotiating marketing partnerships, or optimizing our global commercial terms, you will play a critical role in protecting our brand while supporting our global growth.
The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload. You will thrive in this dynamic environment if you enjoy building scalable processes, collaborating across departments, and have a passion for staying ahead of the curve in an evolving digital landscape.
Your Mission:
Technology & Data Privacy
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of technology agreements, including SaaS, cloud services, and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
- Act as a subject matter expert on the legal implications of AI, providing actionable advice to ensure innovative projects are launched compliantly.
- Partner with the Employment law team on privacy initiatives, including CCTV requirements, employee and candidate data rights and protection, and the localization of privacy policies for new market entries.
- Lead the legal assessment of third-party vendors, which includes conducting DPIAs and working in close collaboration with the Information Security & Corporate IT Team on the Technical and Organizational Measures (TOMs).
- Finalize and maintain accurate Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), conducting bi-annual reviews with internal stakeholders to ensure global data integrity.
- Maintain and update privacy policies, oversee the DPA template library, and manage the daily handling of data subject requests (access, deletion, rectification) or complaints.
- Provide legal guidance on security-by-design and privacy-by-design requirements across technology, cloud and AI initiatives.
- Provide adhoc legal advice to the organisation on data privacy matters.
Commercial Legal Support
- Drive the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, including agreements for marketing productions, global events, and partnerships.
- Provide legal support to our Happiness Delivery (Customer Service) team to resolve customer inquiries.
- Serve as a legal advisor to the broader organization on day-to-day commercial topics and emerging legal risks.
- Maintain and optimize our General Terms and Conditions for customers and retailers.
Your Story:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Swiss or European bar admission is a plus).
- 7+ years experience in an international law firm or in-house.
- Demonstrated experience in data privacy law, including GDPR and other international data protection frameworks
- Experience with the legal and regulatory frameworks governing AI, including the EU AI Act.
- Experience drafting and negotiating agreements, including technology and commercial contracts.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex legal and business challenges.
- Collaborative nature and the ability to build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Innovative mindset with a passion for trying new things and improving the way the Legal Team works.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest developments in your focus area.
- Strong academic background.
- Proficiency in English is a must, other languages are a plus.
Your Team:
Being part of the Legal Team at On means being an entrepreneurial minded self-starter, with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, an understanding of overarching team and company goals, who likes teamwork and is not afraid of venturing into unknown territory and working autonomously with a high degree of proactiveness.