Legal Counsel - IT Law

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The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. Our Legal team is integral to our success, ensuring that we remain compliant with regulations while fostering innovation. As part of our team, you will provide critical legal expertise in IT law, supporting our technological initiatives and safeguarding our digital infrastructure.

We are looking for an accomplished Legal Counsel specialized in IT to join our team, with the flexibility to be based in Basel, Welwyn, or Warsaw. The ideal candidate will possess substantial knowledge of IT law, including IT procurement and cybersecurity, providing legal support to our IT projects and initiatives. Sounds like your next career step? Apply now !

The Opportunity:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with IT law, including IT procurement and cybersecurity regulations, across Roche’s technological projects
• Legal Analysis and Advice: Conduct and deliver in-depth legal analysis and advice on various IT-related matters, identifying potential risks and providing strategic recommendations
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IT contracts, including software licensing, cloud services, and procurement agreements, ensuring alignment with legal standards and business objectives
• Cybersecurity: Advise on cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., NIS2 and CRA), providing guidance on data protection and breach management
• Policy Development: Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement policies related to IT procurement and cybersecurity, fostering best practices and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Training and Awareness: Provide training and updates to internal stakeholders on developments in IT law and their implications, promoting a culture of compliance and awareness
• Networking and Representation: Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with external legal experts, regulatory authorities, and industry associations to stay abreast of emerging trends and advocate for Roche’s positions
  
  

Who You Are:

• Educational Background: University Degree in Law plus Bar Exam, ideally with a focus on IT law, cybersecurity, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional legal experience dealing with IT law, including IT procurement and cybersecurity
• Skills:
• Excellent analytical and system-thinking abilities, capable of understanding and navigating complex legal and technological landscapes
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the capacity to impact and engage diverse stakeholders effectively
• A collaborative team player who can work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Networking: Proven ability to build and maintain effective professional networks within the legal and IT communities
  
  

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.