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Legal Counsel (Focus: Data Protection) (m/f/d)

  • Steinhausen (Zug)
  • , Switzerland
Workload: 100%
Start from: Upon agreement

We are a holiday-apartment sharing community. Together, we own 55 resorts with over 5,000 holiday apartments in popular European destinations—by the sea, in the mountains, or in the cities. Why? Because we want to enjoy relaxed and responsible holidays.

In the Legal Department, we see ourselves as strategic partners who safeguard the holiday experience of our shareholders and members through legal excellence and pragmatic solutions. Our goal is to navigate complex legal frameworks in a way that keeps processes intuitive and legally compliant for both guests and employees. In doing so, we create the foundation on which unforgettable, worry-free holiday memories can be built.

To fulfill our mission, we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person to join our Legal & Compliance Department in Steinhausen, Zug, as a:

Legal Counsel Data Protection / Data Privacy (m/f/d), 100%

What you can expect

  • Taking Ownership: You will lead all data protection and privacy matters on both a national and international level (with a focus on Europe).
  • Ensuring Compliance: You will ensure adherence to all data protection regulations (Swiss FADP / EU GDPR) as well as the corporate group’s domestic and international strategies for protecting personal data.
  • Acting as a Bridge: You will serve as the central point of contact for data protection authorities at home and abroad, as well as for internal projects.
  • Living Teamwork: You will support the Legal Department in advising and guiding our operational business units.
  • Getting things moving: You won’t just manage data processes on paper—you’ll actively roll them out and drive them forward. You are a confident communicator who isn’t afraid to stand your ground, argue your points convincingly, and get people on board with compliance topics.

What you bring along

  • Education: A completed degree in law (Lic. iur. / Master of Law) or a comparable qualification. Ideally complemented by admission to the Swiss Bar.
  • Experience: At least 2–3 years of professional experience in the field of data protection (Swiss FADP / EU GDPR) within an international company or a law firm. Additional advanced training in data privacy is a plus. Experience using modern AI tools (such as Gemini, ChatGPT) to work efficiently and practically.
  • IT Affinity: A technical understanding and an affinity for working with modern information systems are a plus. 
  • Languages: Native/fluent German and very good English (additional languages are a plus).
  • Personality: You are highly dedicated, strongly service-oriented, and value working as part of a team.

What we offer

Local benefits
  • Meaningful Work: A position with a high degree of personal responsibility, where your expertise directly contributes to minimizing risk and protecting the company.
  • Variety: Exceptional diversity in your daily legal work, dealing with a wide range of international legal questions.
  • Flexibility: A hybrid working model (up to 40% remote work) as well as the option to occasionally work directly from one of our Hapimag resorts.
  • Workplace: A modern, open-office workplace in Steinhausen (ZG) with excellent transport links, a welcoming atmosphere, and an agile team.
  • Hapimag Benefits: Attractive discounts for your own holidays at our resorts.
  • Development: We foster your independence and targeted support for your personal growth and professional development.
  • The Team: A highly skilled, straightforward, and dedicated team.
  • The perfect mix: Ideally, you have a solid background in Swiss law but have already worked in an international corporate environment.
Benefits at Hapimag
30% discounted membership
30% discount in restaurants
Work across Europe and regardless of the season
Workation within the EU/EFTA region
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Exciting team events and activities

Questions?

If anything is unclear or if you would like to learn more about the role, feel free to get in touch with us at any time: [email protected]

Apply now

Have we convinced you to become part of our Hapimag family and success story? Then we look forward to getting to know you! Simply fill out the form below – we will get back to you shortly.

Please note that for this position, we are currently only considering and reviewing direct applications with an existing, valid residence and work permit for Switzerland. We also kindly ask you to provide your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.

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