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Artificial Intelligence Legal Counsel

Galderma (Broadbean External)

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.

About Galderma (Broadbean External)

  • At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world.
  • With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.
  • The role ensures that AI initiatives are legally compliant, commercially defensible, ethically sound, and operationally aligned with Galderma’s digital and IT strategy.
  • And people that are different.
  • Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

Responsibilities

  • Acting as a cross functional legal partner to GPS, R&D, IT, Procurement, QA, GMA, Marketing, and Data & Analytics, the role enables responsible, efficient, and business enabling adoption of AI across the organization.
  • Implement and maintain Global AI Policies, Standards, Governance Frameworks, and the AI Use Registry/Inventory.
  • Lead legal and compliance reviews for AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with internal controls, IT architecture, regulatory obligations, and risk classification.
  • Provide legal advisory across the full AI lifecycle, covering data usage, model training, transparency, fairness, explainability, and deployment considerations.
  • Review and negotiate AI‑related contracts, including SaaS, IT agreements, DPAs, AI‑specific clauses, IP protections, data rights, and liability frameworks.
  • Develop internal AI usage policies, acceptable‑use rules, and employee guardrails aligned with data governance and IT security.
  • Partner with Privacy teams to conduct AI Impact Assessments (AIA), DPIAs, and ensure GDPR, EU AI Act, and internal governance compliance.
  • Ensure legally compliant documentation, including records of processing, training data documentation, model cards, traceability logs, and technical files.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Medical, Quality, and Regulatory to ensure AI-enabled products meet quality, safety, evidence, and claims‑substantiation requirements.
  • Lead legal incident response for AI-related issues (bias, hallucinations, data leaks, model failures) and support post‑market monitoring and audits.
  • AI training and compliance culture, delivering role‑based guidance, updating policies, playbooks, and monitoring emerging AI regulations and standards.

Requirements

  • Strong legal background with at least 5-10 years of experience.
  • Ideally 5 years experience in an international law firm or the big four, then transitional to an in-house legal role in a pharmaceutical company.
  • Expertise in data protection, privacy impact assessments, and cross‑functional privacy governance (AIA, DPIA, data governance reviews).
  • Advanced knowledge of AI‑related laws and regulations, including GDPR, EU AI Act, data privacy frameworks, and emerging global AI standards.
  • Experience with technology, IT, SaaS, and AI‑specific contracting, including DPAs, data usage rights, IP, and liability allocation.
  • Strong understanding of AI systems, including dataset requirements, model training/finetuning, transparency, risk classification, and monitoring obligations.
  • Solid grasp of IP law, software licensing, trade secrets protection, and rights related to data, models, and algorithms.
  • Ability to translate regulations into actionable controls, policies, templates, and practical guidance for business stakeholders.
  • Experience with compliance risk management, incident response, audit processes, and post‑market monitoring for technology systems.
  • Strong cross‑functional stakeholder management, collaborating with Legal, IT, Privacy, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and business teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex legal/technical concepts in simple, business‑friendly language.
  • Continuous learning mindset, with the ability to monitor, interpret, and operationalize fast‑evolving AI laws, standards, and case law.

Benefits

  • You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.
  • You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package.
  • You will be able to work in a hybrid work culture.
  • You will participate in feedback loops, during which a personalized career path will be established.
  • You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take on accountability.
  • We value what every member of our team brings.

Job Title

AI Legal Counsel Location: Krakow, Hybrid (Currently 3 days from office. From Jan 2027, 4 days a week from office) Job Description: The AI Legal Counsel is a core member of Galderma’s AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE).

It provides legal leadership across the AI lifecycle - strategy, design/development, procurement, deployment, and monitoring - in accordance with applicable laws and internal standards, including the EU AI Act, GDPR, marketing/claims regulations, and IT security/data governance requirements.

Next Steps

If your application is successful and your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter. The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager and the extended team The final step is with the local HRBP Our people make a difference At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you.