Digital Regulations legal specialist - Airbus Defence and Space France (F/M)

Job Description

We are looking for a Digital Regulation Legal Specialist (m/f) for our Airbus Defence and Space business to join our Digital Regulatory Legal Affairs department based in Toulouse, France. You will be part of an international team of digital regulatory in‑house counsels and DPOs, supporting the implementation of Airbus privacy, artificial intelligence, and data act compliance programmes. Your role involves supporting Airbus business organisations in meeting digital compliance requirements in their day‑to‑day operations to ensure the highest level of digital ethics and compliance for the group. You will work in a dynamic, fast‑paced business environment where your proven experience, expertise, and knowledge directly impacts day‑to‑day business operations.

Your Main Mission

• Review and assess Airbus’ personal data processing, AI system mapping, and ensure up‑to‑date regulatory records.
• Launch, support and validate any required digital regulation risk assessments.
• Contribute to the set‑up or update of any relevant internal digital regulation policies, processes, and associated documentation and tools.
• Support contractual negotiations on digital regulation terms.
• Manage personal data breach and data subject requests in coordination with relevant business functions and affiliates.
• Perform digital regulation audits.
• Prepare and deliver training on digital regulation for employees.

Qualifications

• Education: Advanced university degree in Law (Master 2/LL.M. in ICT Law, Digital Law, Intellectual Property Law, Business Law with a digital specialization or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a Digital Regulatory Lawyer/Legal Counsel, gained within a law firm or a large international group, ideally in a regulated sector.
• Technical Knowledge: Excellent command of the GDPR and European/French digital regulations (Data Act, DMA, AI Act, NIS2, etc.). Knowledge of international regulations is an advantage. Proven appetite for digital and innovation, with knowledge in IT and AI technologies as a differentiator.
• Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken. German is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
  • Rigor, precision, and strong attention to detail.
  • Autonomy and proactivity.
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindset.
  • Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.

Benefits

• Financial rewards: Agreements on success and profit‑sharing schemes, employee savings plan, and voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Work‑life balance: Extra days‑off, holiday transfer option, staff council offering social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Well‑being / health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site, health services centre, concierge services, gym, and carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects.

Location

Toulouse, France – the global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, a dynamic city with an international airport and close to outdoor recreational areas.

Company and Legal Notices

Airbus Defence and Space SAS. Employment type: Permanent. Class of employment: G13. Experience level: Professional. Job family: Ethics & Compliance.

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