Leiter/in IT-Recht und Datenschutz (m/w/d) — Kanton St. Gallen
- Location
- St. Gallen
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 47 days ago
Full description
The State Chancellery is the staff office of the Cantonal Council and Government. The Department of IT Law and Data Protection manages and accompanies legislative projects in the context of the digital transformation of the administration of cantons and political communities and is the central legal advisory centre in the field of digitization and data protection issues.
What to expect
- You lead complex legislative projects in the context of the digitalization of the Canton of St.Gallen and its municipalities, e.g. for electronic administrative procedures or in the field of artificial intelligence.
- You lead the Department of IT Law and Data Protection (consisting of you and a lawyer in IT Law and Data Protection).
- You participate in strategic project committees at the cantonal and federal level, including in the areas of artificial intelligence and data management.
- You will develop opinions on political business in the field of IT law and data protection.
- You advise and support eGovernment St.Gallen digitally, the departments and the State Chancellery on legal issues in digitization projects (including legal basis analyses, protection needs analyses, data protection impact assessments, contracting, instructions and ISDS concepts).
- You bear the professional responsibility for revisions of the Cantonal Data Protection Act.
- You control the further development of IT law and data protection and network with the relevant stakeholders of the Confederation, cantons and municipalities.
What distinguishes you
- Completed legal training (master), attorney's or doctorate of advantage
- Several years of professional experience with focus on digitalization issues in state and administrative law and/or data protection law
- Legislation experience desired
- Very structured, precise and independent working method
- Very good digital skills and affinity for technical issues
- Style-confident German, French skills of advantage
- Sovereign treatment of different actors and stakeholders as well as interest in political processes and processes
What we offer
- A versatile and responsible activity and the opportunity to actively participate in the digital transformation of the public sector
- Collaboration in a committed team with broad stakeholder groups at cantonal, local and national level
- Modern working time models and attractive training opportunities
- Workplace in the government building in the old town of St.Gallen
Contact: Law and Legislation | sg.ch
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kanton St. Gallen offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in St. Gallen is CHF 101'000 - 172'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Kanton St. Gallen. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kanton St. Gallen offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kanton St. Gallen during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in St. Gallen?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton St. Gallen's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with St. Gallen's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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