Senior Legal Counsel, Data and Cybersecurity | Kuala Lumpur, MY

HSBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HSBC as a Senior Legal Counsel focusing on Data and Cybersecurity, where you will provide critical legal advice while navigating complex data privacy regulations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global team and contribute to safeguarding the organization's data landscape. Qualified lawyers with a strong background in cyber law and experience in financial institutions are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years in cyber and data privacy law.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, HK PDPO, and data privacy regulations.
• Experience with incident response plans and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex regulations and privacy policies.
• Assist in data incident response and contractual provisions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to safeguard data.

Skills

Cyber and data privacy law

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Crisis management

Legal judgment

Education

Qualified lawyer

Internationally recognized privacy qualification (CIPP preferred)

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel, Data and Cybersecurity

Senior Legal Counsel, Data and Cybersecurity

Some careers grow faster than others.

If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Global Legal plays an important role in protecting the Group's reputation by helping to future-proof the organization through robust legal risk and issue advisory. Responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to senior management and all global businesses and functions, the team offers a diverse range of legal skills, jurisdictional experience and practice specialisms across all countries and territories in which our businesses operate.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join this team in the role of Senior Legal Counsel, Data and Cybersecurity (Digital Legal Services).

Role Purpose:

The Senior Legal Counsel, Data and Cybersecurity, is a key member of the Digital Legal Services team. Our global team supports HSBC across our global operations by advising on data, privacy, cybersecurity, emerging technology and other related legal issues. In this role, you will have exciting opportunities to work closely with legal peers and business stakeholders to help HSBC navigate the ever-evolving legal landscape of data and cybersecurity in the Asia Pacific region and globally.

Here's what you can expect:

• As Senior Legal Counsel, Data and Cybersecurity, you will support and work closely with HSBC regional and global data and cybersecurity teams to safeguard HSBC's data and systems.
• You'll apply your expertise to advise on a wide array of activities, including complex regulations, privacy policies, and incident response plans.
• You'll also assist in data and cybersecurity incident response and draft, review, and negotiate privacy and cybersecurity contractual provisions .

Requirements

• You are a qualified lawyer and in good standing
• You have at least 5 years of experience practicing cyber and data privacy law
• You have expertise or solid understanding of key data and privacy regulations (e.g. UK / EU GDPR, HK PDPO, data transfer requirements, schemes and systems, such as SCCs and TIAs, etc.)
• You have experience drafting incident response plans and/or crisis management playbooks
• An internationally recognized privacy professional qualification such as CIPP is preferred, but not required
• You have experience advising on complex data and privacy issues, including experience of international data sharing issues, operating in a regulated sector and / or engagement with privacy regulators
• You have experience navigating cybersecurity incidents and/or broader litigation and investigations experience, including interacting with regulatory affairs teams and/or regulators directly
• You have an interest in and understanding of technology, and the ability to relate to technology professionals
• You have worked at a financial institution, law firm or other fast-paced, complex work environment
• You are a collaborative teammate but also a self-starter who can work independently with an entrepreneurial drive
• You have excellent negotiation and drafting skills and will have demonstrated the ability to take initiative and apply good commercial and legal judgment

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation needed will be prioritized.

Opening up a world of opportunity.

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Issued by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

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