Legal Advisor for AI Regulation and IT Law | Referententätigkeit im Bereich KI-Regulatorik und IT-Recht (Referate III A 1 und VI 4)
Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
Job Summary
This permanent role at the Ministry of Finance of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) bridges the gap between technical innovation and legal compliance. Working across two departments, you will spend 60% of your time in Department VI 4 focusing on the strategic legal framework for cloud projects, data center collaborations, and the implementation of the EU AI Act. The remaining 40% is dedicated to Department III A 1, where you will help establish a cross-departmental Competence Center for IT and AI Law. Your daily responsibilities involve translating complex technical requirements into actionable legal solutions, advising senior leadership on IT security and procurement law, and representing the ministry in inter-ministerial working groups. This position is ideal for legal professionals with a strong affinity for technology who want to shape the digital future of public administration. It offers a modern work environment with telecommuting options, flexible hours, and a clear path for professional development within the state's civil service framework.
Required Skills
Education
Second State Examination in Law (Qualification for Judicial Office / Befähigung zum Richteramt). A university degree in Law is mandatory.
Experience
- Professional experience in IT law and legal assessment of modern technologies such as Cloud, Containers, or AI
- Experience in navigating complex legal frameworks including the EU AI Act and national tax/administrative regulations
- Proven ability to translate technical system architectures into legal implications for non-legal experts
- Experience in public administration or inter-ministerial coordination is beneficial
- Successful completion of the Management-Select-Procedure for career group 2.2 is required
Languages
Additional
- Must be eligible for civil service (Laufbahngruppe 2.2, Besoldungsgruppe A 13/A 14) or equivalent public sector employment (TV-L E 13/14). The role allows for partial telecommuting and is suitable for part-time work.