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AI Compliance Officer

€90–150/hour

AI Compliance Officers are the newest critical role in European AI, created by the convergence of the EU AI Act with existing sector regulations. You will classify AI systems by risk level, build technical documentation for high-risk AI conformity assessments, design compliance monitoring frameworks, and advise project teams on regulatory requirements throughout the AI lifecycle. In medical AI, you bridge MDR and AI Act requirements. In defense, you navigate prohibited-use exclusions and national security carve-outs. In financial services, you layer AI Act obligations on top of DORA and MiCA. This role requires someone who can read legislation AND understand neural network architectures — a rare combination that makes you one of the most in-demand specialists in EU AI.

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Responsibilities

  • Classify AI systems by EU AI Act risk level
  • Build technical documentation for high-risk conformity assessments
  • Design compliance monitoring frameworks
  • Advise project teams on regulatory requirements across the AI lifecycle
  • Bridge AI Act obligations with MDR, DORA, MiCA, and defense rules

Requirements

  • Legal or regulatory affairs background with AI/technology specialization
  • Deep knowledge of the EU AI Act (risk classification, conformity assessment, documentation requirements)
  • Understanding of at least one sector regulation (MDR, DORA, MiCA, defense procurement)
  • Technical literacy in AI/ML sufficient to assess system compliance
  • Experience building compliance frameworks or quality management systems
  • CIPP/E or equivalent certification is advantageous

Domain coverage

MedicalLegalFinancialDefense

Compliance included

EU AI Act

Article 10 audit trails, transparency documentation, high-risk conformity support.

GDPR

Data processing agreements, EU-based handling, right to erasure support.

Employment

Full contracts per member state, social security, Platform Workers Directive ready.

Grant-ready

EU legal entity, EUR invoicing, Horizon Europe procurement compatible.

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