Senior Data Security Legal Counsel

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational high-end bank is seeking a Senior Data Security Legal Counsel for its Kuala Lumpur office due to market growth. This role involves ensuring data protection compliance, engaging with stakeholders on international regulations, and guiding on cybersecurity incidents, offering an excellent opportunity for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Challenging yet fulfilling career

Excellent career support

Leadership training

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in cyber and data privacy law.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR and PDPO regulations.
• Hands-on experience in managing cybersecurity incidents.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with regional and global teams for data protection.
• Engage with stakeholders for legal developments across APAC.
• Draft and negotiate terms related to privacy and cybersecurity.

Skills

Cyber and data privacy law

Global data privacy regulations

Crisis management protocols

Incident response strategies

Engagement with regulatory bodies

Collaboration with tech professionals

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Job description

Your new company

This multinational, high-end bank is famous for its aspirational and exceptional financial services. Its office in Kuala Lumpur offers a world-class working environment. Due to market growth, a permanent Senior Data Security Legal Counsel is needed to join the team in Kuala Lumpur.

Your new role

As the Senior Data Security Legal Counsel, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing support and working closely with the Group’s regional and global teams to ensure the protection of data and systems.
• Engaging with stakeholders to stay informed about legal developments across APAC and worldwide.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractual terms related to privacy and cybersecurity.
• Offering guidance on regulatory compliance and privacy policy matters.
• Developing strategies for responding to data and cybersecurity incidents.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least five years of experience specialising in cyber and data privacy law.
• Deep knowledge of global data privacy regulations (such as GDPR, PDPO) and data transfer frameworks (including SCCs, TIAs).
• Expertise in creating incident response strategies and crisis management protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance on complex privacy concerns, international data exchange, and regulatory interactions.
• Hands-on experience in managing cybersecurity incidents and engaging with regulatory bodies or compliance teams.
• Strong interest in technology with the ability to work collaboratively with tech professionals.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, a proactive mindset, and experience navigating high-pressure environments such as law firms or financial institutions.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary package
• Challenging yet fulfilling career for one of the market leaders in Malaysia
• Excellent career support and leadership training

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Aneera Zaharin at Hays on [phone] or email [e-mail]. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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