Universitätsklinikum Augsburg | Germany | 86xxx Augsburg | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 25.09.2026 on stepstone.de
Lawyer for data protection and IT law with planned assumption of the function of data protection officer (m/f/d)
The University Hospital of Augsburg is one of the most recent university clinics in Germany. We are maximum suppliers and are hosting almost all disciplines of medicine under one roof. In our house, top medical care seamlessly combines with groundbreaking research and teaching at the highest level. With our interdisciplinary research focuses on “Environmental Health Sciences” and “Medical Information Sciences”, we profile ourselves at an international level. At the Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, around 250,000 patients (m/w/d) are hospitalized and outpatient. For diagnosis and therapy in all medical disciplines, 1.699 beds are available in a total of 23 clinics, four institutes and medical centers. About 1,000 doctors (m/w/d) and about 2,500 nurses are taking care of the health of our patients (m/w/d). Would you like to become part of this great team and promote patient care and research together with us? Then this is the chance for you! At the closest possible time, we are looking for a lawyer (m/w/d) for data protection and IT law with the provision of the function as a data protection officer (m/w/d). Data protection at the University Hospital combines the protection of particularly sensitive information with the legal challenges of modern medicine, research and digitalization. Whether clinical care, scientific cooperation, cloud applications or artificial intelligence: They accompany demanding questions and develop legally sound, practical solutions together with our specialist areas. After a structured incorporation, your appointment to the data protection officer (m/w/d) for the UKA and for the Klinikum Augsburg Energy Procurement & Trading GmbH (KAEPT) associated with the UKA is provided. You will first get to know our structures, processes and interfaces and will be prepared to take over this function. .
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Legal advice and support You advise on data protection and IT issues in healthcare, research, teaching and administration You accompany the introduction and further development of digital applications and processes, in particular in the use of cloud services, artificial intelligence and in the processing of health and research data You create and review data protection information, declarations of consent and data protection contracts and contractual components, in particular for order processing, joint responsibility and data transmission You support the legal development of data protection and information security management and work on understandable policies, recommendations for action and training offerings You support the legal examination and processing of data protection claims, in particular according to Art. 82 GDPR, and accompany the extrajudicial and judicial defence of claims, as well as the examination and enforcement of any regression claims in cooperation with the relevant departments, insurers and, where appropriate, external legal representations You accompany supervisory and, where appropriate, fine proceedings under data protection law, legally, in particular through the preparation of facts, the assessment of legal risks and the development of opinions in consultation with the competent internal and external parties You work closely with SRDI employees, data protection coordination, information security, IT and clinical, scientific and administrative areas. With takeover of the DSB function You perform the statutory tasks of the data protection officer (m/w/d) independently and without instructions and report directly to the Management Board or the Management Board in this function. the respective management You inform and advise the management, executives and employees on their data protection obligations You monitor the compliance of the relevant data protection regulations and internal data protection regulations at risk. To this end, check processes and responsibilities, conduct data protection checks and follow the implementation of recommended measures You advise on data protection impact assessments and monitor their implementation You advise in respect of data subject rights and in the assessment and processing of data protection violations including possible reporting and notification obligations You are a confidential contact person (m/w/d) for data subjects and work with the competent data protection supervisory authorities You sensitize and train employees and other relevant groups of persons for responsible handling of personal data You bring your data protection expertise into bodies, research and digitization projects and maintain professional exchange with other university clinics and relevant networks With the adoption of the DSB function, the further legal tasks are designed in such a way that independent tasks are ensured and conflicts of interest are avoided. This applies in particular to the participation in the defence of claims and defence in supervisory or judicial proceedings.
You are a full lawyer (m/w/d) with two legal state examina or have a completed legal or economic degree with a relevant focus and comparable professional suitability You bring well-founded knowledge and relevant professional experience in data protection law as well as good knowledge in IT law. Experience as a Data Protection Officer (m/w/d) and in-depth knowledge in health and social data protection law are of advantage Ideally, you know the structures of a hospital and/or a scientific institution and the special requirements for dealing with health and research data You have a good understanding of technical and organizational relationships and are interested in digital developments in healthcare You capture complex issues quickly, evaluate legal risks differentiated and develop comprehensible, implementable action recommendations You communicate clearly and addressably, argue convincingly and combine professional stability with a cooperative, solution-oriented appearance You work independently, structured and reliable. At the same time, you attach importance to an open professional exchange, binding votes and a trusted cooperation in the interdisciplinary team You have very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English in word and writing
A versatile legal activity at the interface of medicine, research, digitization and law A structured incorporation with the provision of a responsible, legally independent commissioner function Cooperation with an interdisciplinary team and diverse areas of expertise of a university clinic Further development through training and exchange in relevant working groups and networks Compensation in legal counselling before taking over the function of the DSB (m/w/d) up to the remuneration group EG 13 TV-L depending on the qualification and professional experience, including the social benefits customary in the public service (social pension provision, special payment of the year) Remuneration from the takeover of the function of the DSB (m/w/d) to the remuneration group EG 14 TV-L, depending on the qualification and professional experience, including the social benefits customary in the public service (social pension provision, special payment of the year) Advising and providing information at the family office for the reconciliation of family and work Support in personal and professional development through individual development and training opportunities at your own Academy Attractive offers in the context of occupational health management, such as yoga courses, fitness offers and much more Employee Benefits in Various Companies
Location
![]() | Universitätsklinikum Augsburg | |
| 86156 Augsburg | ||
| Germany |
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