Global Data Privacy Counsel Specialist

Accenture; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist for Data Privacy in Metro Manila. The role focuses on privacy reviews, global program implementation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Responsibilities include drafting and improving privacy processes, conducting assessments, supporting due diligence for ventures, and translating regulatory changes into internal guidance and training. Fluency in English and a Law degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Law degree with 3–4 years of data privacy experience.
• Knowledge of global data privacy principles and regulatory landscape.
• Fluent in English with strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Experience conducting privacy assessments to ensure program compliance.
• Understanding contractual data privacy clauses and schedules.
• IAPP certifications such as CIPP/E are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, design, align and improve compliance processes and templates for data privacy laws and requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather process requirements and advise on approaches.
• Act as a project manager for new initiatives and introduce measures for existing processes.
• Conduct privacy assessments to ensure compliance with the privacy program and regulations.
• Support due diligence activities for ventures and policy administration.
• Draft and review data privacy schedules in contractual arrangements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and prepare internal guidance, communications, and training materials.
• Develop training for team members on data privacy processes and regulatory requirements.
• Build credibility within the Legal team and align with CORE areas.

Skills

Data privacy

Legal research

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Project management

Education

Law degree

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

PowerBI

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist for Data Privacy in Metro Manila. The role focuses on privacy reviews, global program implementation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Responsibilities include drafting and improving privacy processes, conducting assessments, supporting due diligence for ventures, and translating regulatory changes into internal guidance and training. Fluency in English and a Law degree are essential.