Legal Counsel 

Do you want to turn complex regulation into clear, practical guidance that makes a real difference across a growing international software company? As Legal Counsel in our Regulatory Compliance team, you'll be at the heart of how Systematic navigates GDPR and AI regulation - advising colleagues across the business and helping shape the frameworks that keep us compliant and confident.

The job

You'll support the daily operation of our regulatory compliance programmes, with a particular focus on GDPR and AI regulation. Working closely with our Director and a highly experienced team, you'll translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance that business units can act on - while also contributing to the documentation, governance, and controls that underpin our compliance frameworks.

In short, you can look forward to:

•    Providing first-line regulatory advice to business units on GDPR and AI regulation and their impact on contracts, security, and internal policies
•    Reviewing and negotiating data processing agreements with customers and suppliers
•    Administering and continuously improving our GDPR compliance programme, including preparing risk assessments, DPIAs, TIAs, LIAs, policies, and procedures
•    Supporting incident response processes, including personal data breaches and follow-up activities
•    Helping deliver compliance training and preparing documentation for internal and external audits
•    Contributing to annual recurring tasks and driving continuous improvement of existing processes in close collaboration with the team.

Joining the team

You'll join a specialised and experienced Legal & Compliance team of 17, including 12 legal professionals; attorneys-at-law, jurists, and law students - based primarily in Aarhus, with colleagues in London, Cologne, and Bucharest. The team works closely with business units, IT Security, Audit, and internal IT across the organisation.

This is a role with real breadth and visibility. From day one, you'll engage with colleagues at all levels and across all parts of the business - and over time, you can develop deep specialisation in AI regulation and GDPR, with the organisation actively supporting further certifications, education, and attendance at industry events.

We work closely together and value team spirit, a culture of open dialogue, and an informal tone. We’re also a social team that genuinely cares about each other and enjoys spending time together.
But beyond the perks, what many colleagues highlight most is the work-life balance. We believe that sustainable performance is built on well-being, and you’ll find a culture where that belief is felt in everyday life, not just written in a policy.

Your qualifications

•    Master’s degree in law (cand.jur. or equivalent)
•    Minimum four years' experience working with GDPR in a compliance, legal, or regulatory role - preferably from a law firm or within the tech, IT, or software sector
•    Strong command of GDPR mapping, documentation, and compliance processes - you know your way around a DPIA and can structure a robust compliance framework
•    Decisive and confident in your legal judgements, including when engaging with senior stakeholders - while remaining open to sparring and bringing a pragmatic, business-aware approach
•    Fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken
•    Experience with or a keen interest in AI tools and regulation, with a desire to share knowledge and keep developing in this space
•    A relevant data protection certification such as CIPP/E or CIPM is an advantage, as is experience with GRC software.

Please note that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or EU country for the past seven years, as we work with security-classified projects. Read more: https://systematic.com/int/careers/security-clearance/

Welcome to Systematic Aarhus
At our Aarhus office, you can look forward to joining our Employees Club, which offers nearly 100 events a year of both social and professional character. Here, you can take advantage of a range of on-site perks from physiotherapist-led massages and an in-house hairdresser to sports clubs, game tables, and even our own padel court. Our canteen is a standout feature, serving a daily selection of delicious and healthy dishes. Beyond the office, you'll also enjoy benefits like free ARoS +1 access and various shopping discounts.

Never stop developing
Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international, and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1,100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong.

Start your development here
We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV and exam certificates today. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us on tel. +45 8943 2000 and ask for Sofia Langhoff Gøgsig.

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