Legal Adviser (100%) - Temporary contract of 1 year, Geneva

International Organization for Standardization 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 (100%) - Temporary contract of 1 year Role The role of the Legal Advisor is to focus on contracts, 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 compliant 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

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

Keep abreast of changes in legislation and case law that may affect areas of interest for the organization

Report to:

Head of Legal Services

Qualification and Experience

Extensive experience in, and knowledge of Swiss contract, data protection, and copyright law

Degree in Law. Additional specialization/certificate in IP law and/or data protection would be a clear asset

Any other language is an asset

Skills

Highly collaborative and team player with ability to understand when teamwork (including across ISO units) 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

To have a high ability to influence and negotiate

Ability to 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 : 10 June 2026 EOB

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