We are ISO, the largest developer of International Standards. We bring together experts, to share knowledge and develop standards that provide solutions to global challenges. This is because we believe that great things happen when the world agrees. We have an exciting opportunity at our Central Secretariat in Geneva.

ISO is committed to be an equal opportunity employer and to creating a culture and environment where each employee is an active contributor to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin and culture, disability, or age.

Legal Adviser

Role

The role of the Legal Adviser is to focus on contract, data protection and copyright law.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice with the review, draft and negotiation a variety of contracts (such as SaaS, Supply and Consultancy Agreements, Partnerships etc.)
• Manage contractual risks and provide appropriate mitigations
• Review relevant documentation and propose relevant contractual measures to be compliance with Swiss data protection law, including: draft and review data processing agreements, review data subjects’ requests, and carry out due diligence on new suppliers
• Advise on copyright related issues, particularly in relation to the interpretation of the policy and enforcement
• Manage ISO Central Secretariat trademark registrations and renewals (including with some administrative work), assist ISO members in their registration process and provide support on oppositions or infringement cases
• Assist in the preparation of governance documents related to the work/mandate of the Legal Services; develop training materials and provide legal trainings to ISO staff
• Liaise with and oversee anti-piracy service provider, including preparation of data analysis re: trends and opportunities
• Update the wiki and member portal of the Legal Services pages
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect areas of interest for the organization

Qualification and Experience

• Extensive experience in, and knowledge of contract, data protection, and copyright law
• Degree in Law. Additional specialization/certificate in IP law and/or data protection would be a clear asset
• Excellent spoken and written English, including demonstrated drafting skills
• Good working knowledge of French would be an asset

Skills

• Team player and ability to understand when teamwork is required to achieve the best results
• Analytical, think strategically and results-oriented
• Autonomous
• Political and legal judgement
• Ability to:
  – manage through ambiguity and develop pragmatic solutions in an international environment
  – influence and negotiate
  – communicate complex matters clearly
• Proactive and customer focused
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Professional, diplomatic and culturally sensitive work ethic
• Identifies and aligns with our core values: respect, integrity, collaboration, pushing boundaries, growth mindset

Deadline for applications: 30 August 2024 EOB