Global Privacy & Ethics Counsel Manager

Accenture; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,339,000 - 2,455,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Ethics & Compliance, Data Privacy to join our Global Data Privacy team. The role blends strong legal and privacy expertise with business acumen to guide global privacy across services, products and technology solutions.

The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives to mature and scale Accenture's privacy program, governance framework, and privacy-by-design capabilities, partnering with Legal, IT and business stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of global data privacy law experience in a multinational setting.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Experience with major national data privacy laws and cross-border issues.
• Experience advising on privacy risk management, DPIAs, and regulatory inquiries.
• Experience coordinating complex cross-functional programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic privacy compliance guidance to global internal functions.
• Lead initiatives to mature Accenture's global privacy program and governance.
• Improve privacy advisory efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Conduct Privacy by Design reviews for projects, services, and products.
• Advise on privacy aspects of AI, analytics, automation, and emerging tech.
• Build relationships with Legal, IT, Information Security and business teams.

Skills

Data privacy law

Privacy risk management

Privacy reviews

Cross-border data privacy regs

Stakeholder management

Project management

Process improvement

English communication

Education

Law degree

IAPP/CIPM certifications

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Ethics & Compliance, Data Privacy to join our Global Data Privacy team. The role blends strong legal and privacy expertise with business acumen to guide global privacy across services, products and technology solutions.

The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives to mature and scale Accenture's privacy program, governance framework, and privacy-by-design capabilities, partnering with Legal, IT and business stakeholders worldwide.