Head Legal Data & Digital (80-100%)

About the role

Zurich's Group Corporate Center Legal team is looking for a Head of Legal Data & Digital to advise on complex, cutting-edge matters and shape the strategic direction of Legal Data & Digital. The role sits within the corporate center and works closely with Zurich's global teams, with a hybrid schedule in Zurich.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on technology, data, privacy and digital business models, turning complex legal requirements into practical solutions.
• Build relationships across Zurich's businesses and functions globally to shape key decisions and projects.
• Own legal preparedness for and the end-to-end response to significant data incidents, coordinating stakeholders and advising on legal and regulatory obligations.
• Draft and review intra-group agreements, contracts and other documents on technology, data and privacy matters.
• Advance a legal operating model that uses technology to deliver efficient, scalable and commercially focused legal services.
• Develop and deliver guidelines and training on technology, data and privacy, and lead legal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Set and execute the strategic direction for Legal Data & Digital in line with business priorities, risk appetite and legal strategy.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, and improve governance processes and frameworks.
• Represent the legal view in engagements with control functions, support M&A transactions and public affairs, and engage with external counsel, regulators and authorities.

Required profile

• Extensive expertise in technology, data, privacy and digital legal matters, preferably gained at an international insurance company, leading law firm or other global organization.
• Proven people leadership experience and the ability to build an inclusive, high-performing team.
• Strong strategic judgment and commercial acumen, and credibility with senior executives.
• Law degree and bar exam, preferably from Switzerland; postgraduate studies such as an LL.M. and relevant privacy qualifications are advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are desirable.

What we offer

• A sustainable workplace at the Quai Zurich Campus with healthy food, fitness facilities and good transport links.
• Learning resources, on-the-job development and continuous support.