Legal Counsel, Data Protection

Legal Counsel, Data Protection

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel, Data Protection, for our MSC Geneva facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA is a global shipping and logistics company present in 155 countries, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1978, MSC has grown from a one-vessel operation to the world's largest shipping and logistics company, committed to caring for customers, employees, and the environment.

We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Counsel specialized in Data Protection and Digital Law to join our Compliance – Data Protection Team. In this role, you will:

• Advise MSC and its subsidiaries worldwide on data protection laws and compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements.
• Review and develop MSC’s data protection policies and standards globally.
• Advise on international data transfers and transfer mechanisms.
• Support digital initiatives, including AI and cybersecurity projects, from a legal perspective.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure legal compliance.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels when necessary.
• Conduct internal training on data protection and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.

• 2-4 years of experience in data protection and digital law, preferably in a multinational environment or law firm.

• Good understanding of global data protection laws such as Swiss FADP, EU GDPR, and emerging frameworks in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity and AI-related legal frameworks and international data transfer mechanisms.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Strong organizational, communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Experience with One Trust is a plus.

• Privacy certification (e.g., CIPP) is a plus.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Contract Details

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Location:

Geneva.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Starting ASAP.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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