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Global AI & Digital Law Counsel

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Job ID NE03259 Primary Location Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Business Unit The Adecco Group Department Legal Compliance Work ModeHybrid
About the role

Our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. As one of the world’s largest employers, our colleagues across our three global business units – Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH – provide expertise in talent and technology that enables organizations to succeed and individuals to thrive within an ever-evolving world of work. We’re passionate about our work – embracing different perspectives and putting our clients, candidates, and customers at the heart of all we do. At the Adecco Group we work to make an impact in an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.

As a strategic business partner Group Legal supports the business with a customer-centred and solution-oriented mindset, appropriately and efficiently managing Legal & Compliance risks.

We are looking for an experienced AI & Tech Law Counsel to play a pivotal role to support the Adecco Group in its AI and digital undertakings, particularly ensuring that our AI products and services are developed & deployed in compliance with AI & tech regulatory & ethical standards. The position is closely interfacing with the DPO and the global privacy organization, as well as with business and technical teams on AI or IT system design, risk assessment, and governance. Based in the Group Corporate Legal & Legal Operations team the role reports into the Head Group Legal AI, Digital Law & Ethics. The position is ideally based in Europe, and substantial remote work is possible.

What you’ll be doing
  • Develop and implement AI legal frameworks and best practices across the organization
  • Lead the tracking and implementation of AI Regulations in the EU, APAC and USA..
  • Assess AI use cases from a regulatory perspective with an understanding of AI ethics.
  • Monitor and interpret global AI regulations (e.g. EU AI Act, US AI state laws) and translate them into actionable requirements for technical and business teams.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to embed legal and ethical considerations into AI system design and deployment.
  • Conduct risk assessments, conformity assessments, fundamental rights impact assessment and impact analyses for AI systems, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards.
  • Develop and deliver training on AI from a regulatory and AI governance perspective.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on AI law, governance, ethics.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends in AI laws and AI ethics likewise digital ethics, and proactively update internal policies and practices.
  • Lead the tracking of tech and digital regulations (Data Act, NIST2, DORA, Cloud Act etc.) applicable to the Adecco Group’s.
  • Implement the requirements regulations across the Group and interact with the Group entities to track KPIs. 
About you
  • Degree in Law, Compliance, IT-Security, Business Administration or Economics with preferably a postgraduate qualification in AI or tech, ethics or data science.
  • At least 4 years of professional experience in an international environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in AI governance, data protection, AI ethics, and compliance
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, AI systems and models, data governance and software development processes.
  • In-depth knowledge of global AI regulatory frameworks and standards.
  • Proven ability to bridge legal and technical domains, translating complex requirements for diverse audiences, project management skills.
  • Experience with conformity assessments, quality management systems, and technical documentation is highly desirable.
  • Excellent command of English.
  • Proactive, strong, curious, hands on and driven personality with a pragmatic approach and a growth mindset.
  • Strong team player, communicator and strategist.
  • Business enabler and problem solver with a solution-oriented mindset with the ability to think outside the box.
  • Comfortable with leading projects, identifying risks, proposing mitigation plans and fostering collaboration.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment with demanding stakeholders .
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across countries, business units and seniority levels.
Why choose us?

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you

A journey to bring out the best in you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 15-01-2026

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Get to Know Us

We don't tick boxes – we think outside them. At the Adecco Group, we lead the way in enabling organisations to adapt to a changing world of work and ensuring the future employability of people. Our purpose of making the future work for everyone, means we prioritise putting people first, providing autonomy and support to enhance productivity and growth. Every year, our 50,000+ employees worldwide enable millions of people to succeed in the world of work. We upskill and reskill more than half a million people annually, enhancing employability and accelerating careers.

Diversity & Inclusion at The Adecco Group

We are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business focused on providing talent solutions and advisory services, we envision a world in which everyone has the chance to participate in the world of work. Our aim is to acknowledge and appreciate diverse perspectives, encouraging inclusive decision-making processes that value each colleague's contributions, skills, experience, and potential. We work actively to create the conditions that support a culture and work environment of belonging, trust, and participation. Our approach to diversity and inclusion is built around several pillars that underpin our work, including structural and conscious inclusion, leadership, and accountability.

Culture

Our "people first" approach means prioritising the wellbeing of our colleagues, always. Employee wellbeing has never been more important, and we continuously work to improve how we support our people to be holistically happy and healthy, no matter what the current climate.

"We aspire to become a benchmark as a top-class employer, by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and healthy environment for all." - Sarah Cheyne - Group VP Talent Experience, Inclusion and People Analytics

Learn more about The Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent advisory and solutions company. Our powerful purpose is to make the future work for everyone. We build and incubate capabilities in areas where persistent skills shortages exist and connect that talent to organisations to power their success. Our core operations are split into 3 distinct Global Business Units (GBU’s) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH. With these services we help individuals fulfil and exceed their potential, building employability and connecting people with opportunities.. At the Adecco Group, everyone has a voice and there are extensive opportunities to satisfy your curiosity, share your skills, and take your career in any direction.

Success profile

Are we the right fit for each other? Have a look at the traits we're looking for. (1 Beginner – 10 Expert)

  • Putting people first - be that your colleagues, clients or customers
    10
  • Always willing to develop self and learn; you are curious and support a culture of continuous learning in order to evolve professionally
    8
  • Seeks to empower others and collaborate with a collective spirit
    10
  • Engages and connects with others in a meaningful and respectful way to achieve common goals
    9
  • Initiates activities and decision making; perseveres with courage and energy to drive results
    8
Traits are on a scale of 0 to 10

Rewards

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Flexibility to work in the way that makes you most productive

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Autonomy to make insightful and informed decisions

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Meaningful work that makes a difference to peoples lives

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Continuous learning through our TAG U Academy, mentoring, and career paths that are diverse and dynamic

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Specific local benefits and rewards tailored to each country (holiday allowances, health care and more).

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