Paralegal and Data Privacy Officer in Makati

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 254,000 - 304,000; Part time

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management Inc. is hiring a Paralegal and Data Privacy Officer to strengthen legal and privacy capabilities at head office in Makati.

The role combines paralegal support with data protection responsibilities, requiring diligence and collaboration with different teams. The candidate should have a law degree, at least 1 year paralegal experience, and familiarity with privacy requirements such as RA 10173.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of paralegal work experience.
• Prior involvement in data privacy matters is desirable.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in researching laws, regulations, and precedents for case strategy.
• Review contracts and service agreements with client accounts.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and correspondence.
• Assist with case management, investigations, witness interviews, and deadlines.
• Maintain organized paper and electronic legal documents.
• Develop and implement data privacy policies in line with RA 10173.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments for compliance.
• Educate employees on data privacy principles and procedures.
• Serve as point of contact for data protection authorities.
• Respond to inquiries from data subjects and handle data breaches per procedures.

Skills

LLB

Paralegal experience

Data privacy knowledge

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

JOB TITLE: PARALEGAL AND DATA PRIVACY OFFICER

JOB RANK: TECHNICAL

Objective Of Hiring a PARALEGAL & DATA PRIVACY OFFICER

To strengthen the internal capabilities of the organization in legal and data privacy aspects.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As Paralegal:

• Keep abreast of and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and legal precedences in support of developing case strategies.
• Assist in reviewing contracts and service agreements with client accounts.
• Assist in drafting various legal documents such as pleadings and correspondences.
• Assist with all aspects of case management, including fact investigation and evidence gathering, witness interviews, preparation for hearings and trials, organization of exhibits and management of deadlines.
• Organize and maintain legal documents and evidences, in both paper and electronic filing systems.

As Data Privacy Officer

• Develop the company's data privacy policies, ensuring alignment and compliance with relevant laws and regulations including RA 10173.
• Ensure the development of function-specific data protection policies, procedures, and security measures.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are effectively implemented across the organization.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential gaps in compliance with data privacy policies.
• Educate and raise awareness of employees on data privacy principles, responsibilities, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as primary point of contact for data protection authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Respond to inquiries from data subjects regarding personal data.
• Handle data breach incidents and security breaches in accordance with established procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

With relevant education and/or certification, preferably Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate. With at least 1 year work experience as paralegal. Prior involvement in Data Privacy matters would be desirable. Computer savvy; research skills; analytical skills; leadership skills; interpersonal relationship skills; communication skills; a team-worker; has initiative; innate desire to learn; flexible and adaptable; strong work ethic.

SITE ASSIGNMENT

Head Office – Makati

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Initially under a 6-month service agreement; regularization based on acceptable performance.

SALARY RANGE

Php 25,000 or above

Code- DRMI- 00398