Head Legal Data & Digital

About the role

Zurich's Group Corporate Center Legal team is looking for a Head Legal Data & Digital to advise on complex, cutting-edge technology, data, privacy and digital business matters. The role shapes the strategic direction of Legal Data & Digital, works with Zurich's global teams and is based in Zurich with a hybrid arrangement.

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 using 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 of Legal Data & Digital in line with business priorities, risk appetite and legal strategy.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, setting priorities and fostering collaboration and growth.
• Improve governance processes and frameworks, and represent the legal view 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 insurer, leading law firm or global organisation.
• Proven people leadership experience and ability to build an inclusive, high-performing team.
• Strong strategic judgment and commercial acumen, with credibility to advise 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.