Paralegal & Data Privacy Officer - 1 Yr Experience Sen Gil Puyat Ave., Makati

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Government Mandated Benefits

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the Philippines is looking for a Paralegal & Data Privacy Officer with at least 1 year of experience to support legal tasks and manage data privacy compliance. Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting documents, and developing privacy policies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), strong research and analytical skills, and a commitment to ethical data handling. This is a full-time on-site position in Makati with an initial 6-month service agreement.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year work experience as a paralegal.
• Involvement in Data Privacy matters would be desirable.
• Computer savvy and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide crucial support to lawyers in legal tasks.
• Conduct research on relevant laws and regulations.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and correspondences.
• Organize and maintain legal documents and evidence.
• Develop and implement company data privacy policies.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments on data privacy.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Flexibility

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Paralegal & Data Privacy Officer - 1 Yr Experience Sen Gil Puyat Ave., Makati

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.

On-site - Makati 1-3 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Employee Recognition and Rewards

Performance Bonus

Government Mandated Benefits

TL AISA:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• With relevant education and/or certification, preferably Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate.
• Preferably 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.

Responsibilities:

As Paralegal:

The Paralegal provides crucial support to lawyers by focusing on legal tasks such as legal research, preparation of legal documents, case preparation and assisting with trial preparation.

• Keep abreast of and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and legal precedents 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:

The Data Privacy Officer plays a key role in ensuring that the organization handles personal data responsibly and ethically, minimizing risks and maintaining the trust of its clientele.

• 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.

SITE ASSIGNMENT: Head Office – Makati

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: initially under a 6-month service agreement; regularization based on acceptable performance

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