Global Privacy Counsel for a Leading Tech Platform

Taylor Root; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join its legal and compliance function in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role focuses on global privacy matters, data protection, and regulatory issues in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will work across product, engineering, security, marketing, and business teams to implement privacy-by-design and manage DPIAs/PIAs, data subject requests, and vendor contracts. Fluency in English and strong drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a law degree and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• Post-qualification experience in privacy, data protection, technology, or commercial law.
• Experience in a technology company, digital platform, multinational corporation, or top law firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global privacy and data protection laws (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PDPA) and related frameworks.
• Lead privacy assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and provide risk-based recommendations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements and vendor contracts.
• Partner with product, engineering, security, marketing and business teams to embed privacy-by-design.
• Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations, and data subject access requests.
• Monitor evolving privacy regulations and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver privacy training and internal guidance.
• Support third-party risk management and cross-border data transfer assessments.
• Oversee incident response activities related to privacy incidents.

Skills

Privacy law

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Drafting & negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Privacy by design

Education

Law degree

Admission to practice

Job description

Taylor Root is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join its legal and compliance function in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role focuses on global privacy matters, data protection, and regulatory issues in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will work across product, engineering, security, marketing, and business teams to implement privacy-by-design and manage DPIAs/PIAs, data subject requests, and vendor contracts. Fluency in English and strong drafting skills are essential.