Global Data Privacy & Compliance Counsel

Our Clients

Makati

On-site

PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Our Clients in Makati, Philippines seeks a qualified and self-reliant Legal Counsel to join its international in-house team, focusing on compliance, data protection, and privacy. You will support global privacy and compliance efforts, advise on regulations, review contracts, and work with HR, IT, procurement, and business units across jurisdictions.

This role suits a commercially minded lawyer who can work independently, manage priorities, and navigate complex regulatory regimes in an

Qualifications

  • Experience advising on data protection and privacy matters.
  • Strong understanding of GDPR principles and practical application.
  • Experience reviewing and drafting legal agreements and identifying risks.
  • Ability to work across jurisdictions and manage multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent written English and legal drafting capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support data protection, privacy, and AI governance programs.
  • Advise on data protection, privacy, and AI regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
  • Translate obligations into practical guidance for business stakeholders.
  • Review data processing agreements, privacy clauses, and international transfers.
  • Assist with data subject rights requests and privacy incident management.
  • Maintain privacy governance documentation and training materials.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and advise on business implications.
  • Collaborate with IT, HR, procurement, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR understanding
Legal drafting
Contract review
Cross-border advisory
Regulatory compliance
Independent judgment
Stakeholder management
English writing

Education

Common law-qualified lawyer

Job description

Our Clients in Makati, Philippines seeks a qualified and self-reliant Legal Counsel to join its international in-house team, focusing on compliance, data protection, and privacy. You will support global privacy and compliance efforts, advise on regulations, review contracts, and work with HR, IT, procurement, and business units across jurisdictions.

This role suits a commercially minded lawyer who can work independently, manage priorities, and navigate complex regulatory regimes in an

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