Data Privacy and AI Compliance Counsel

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 
Group Legal & Compliance contributes to realizing the vision of the Volvo Group by coordinating and providing services within the following areas: Legal, Governance, Security and Internal Audit. With Volvo Group Legal & Compliance you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead.

Main activities and responsibilities
The Data Privacy and AI Compliance Counsel reports directly to the Volvo Group Chief Privacy Officer and is responsible for legal advice and further developing and driving the implementation of certain parts of the Volvo Group’s global data privacy and AI compliance program. 
As one of the crucial positions on the Group Privacy and AI compliance team, this position is responsible for the following main activities:
* Act as a subject-matter expert on Privacy and AI in the Volvo Group and advice on legal and compliance matters of high complexity and high risk, including interacting with the Group Privacy Office as and when needed to support on matters of high complexity and high risk.
* Drive and secure the commercial implementation strategy for data privacy and AI requirements across the organization, such as contracting strategies, customer or driver interaction including identifying and engaging with key vendors to the Volvo Group and provide support to the negotiation of complex agreements (including conveying a negotiation strategy).
* Identify and evaluate Privacy and AI projects that are of strategic importance to the Volvo Group, such as data transfer, data management agreements or equivalent across the Volvo Group (including internationally).
* Oversee legislative developments and develop a strategic position for Volvo Group. 
* Interact with authorities and industry stakeholders for best practice and policy developments.
* Participate when needed in meetings with Legal Lobbying Networks to secure internal alignment on data privacy matters of Group wide importance and how to address this in the different lobbying forums where the Volvo Group is present (including ACEA and Svenskt Näringsliv).
* Participate when needed in the Data Privacy Steering Committee and other Steering Committees as well Legal Data Committee.
* Assist and support local teams across the Volvo Group when implementing the Volvo Group directives, guidelines and instructions, and identifying deviations.
* Collaborating and interact with Group Security and other stakeholders and provide legal advice on cybersecurity and personal data breach issues, including incident response.
* Assist in developing, enhancing, scaling, and running the existing global Data Privacy and AI Compliance Program, including ensuring the program’s ongoing, consistent, and efficient operation. 
* Keep up to date with latest legal and regulatory developments in Privacy and AI as far of importance for the Volvo Group

All the above tasks will require intensive collaboration and alignment with Volvo Group’s Truck Divisions, Business Areas and Group Functions. The Data Privacy and AI Compliance Counsel will work with other members of the Group Compliance team to address overlapping compliance topics and lift synergies.

Who are you?
We are looking for a talented lawyer with
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, with excellent self-motivation and time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a pragmatic approach to compliance challenges
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
A proactive attitude and a passion for continuous learning and professional growth in the field of Privacy and AI compliance

Competence
Strong knowledge of Privacy regulation such as GDPR, AI Act and other (global) regulations affecting data protection, AI and their practical applications
Knowledge of information security principles and practice
Knowledge of information risk analysis and risk management
Any certificate from IAPP (CIPM, CIPP/E, CAIGP or other) and knowledge of automotive regulations preferred

Ready for the next move?
If you are curious and would like to know some more about the position, please feel free to contact:
Danielle Feiter, Chief Privacy Officer Volvo Group, danielle.feiter@volvo.com
Last application date is November 13th 
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