Privacy Legal and Policy Manager

Globe Telecom, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in the Philippines seeks a Privacy Legal and Policy Manager to oversee compliance with data protection laws. This role involves developing privacy policies, managing legal risks, and interfacing with stakeholders to create a culture of privacy across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of legal experience with a focus on privacy and data protection.
• Lawyer in good standing required.
• In-depth understanding of global privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead privacy initiatives and manage data protection policies.
• Advise on legal risks associated with data privacy.
• Oversee contract drafting related to information security.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Policy creation

Regulatory reporting

Education

Law degree

Job description

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Privacy Legal and Policy Manager

Apply locations 14F The Globe Tower time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0000016777

At Globe, our goal is to create a wonderful world for our people, business, and nation. By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal.

Job Description

The Privacy Legal and Policy Manager will lead our organization-wide privacy initiatives and ensure the organization’s adherence to evolving data protection laws and standards. This role is instrumental in developing policies and executing strategies relating to privacy and data protection that align with our business goals, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

The Privacy Legal and Policy Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of privacy law and policy within Globe Telecom. This includes overseeing the design and implementation of data protection frameworks, advising on legal risks related to data privacy, and interfacing with internal and external/regulatory stakeholders.

The role will also include developing company-wide policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to privacy and data protection, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractual provisions involving information security and data privacy, and ensuring a privacy-by-design / privacy-by-default approach in our products and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive privacy and data protection policies and frameworks in line with relevant privacy laws and regulations.

• Advise leadership and business units on legal risks and responsibilities pertaining to personal data.

• Lead contract-drafting, review, and negotiations particularly in relation to information security and data privacy, data processing and data sharing.

• Oversee case management and provide guidance in addressing data privacy complaints and data subject requests.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in privacy and data protection and assess their impact on the business.

• Foster a culture of privacy throughout the organization.

• Represent the company before regulatory bodies including the National Privacy Commission and the Department of Information and Communications Technology as well as relevant industry groups.

• Perform all other duties and tasks that will promote information security and data privacy and uphold the rights of data subjects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: 8–10 years of legal and policy experience with a significant focus on privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance.

• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of global privacy laws, regulations, and frameworks.

• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with privacy-enhancing technologies, anonymization/pseudonymization, and privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles.

Certifications/Licenses

• Mandatory License: Lawyer in good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines

• Preferred Certifications:

  • IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E)

  • IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)

  • IAPP Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
    

Hard Skills

• Legal research and interpretation of complex privacy regulations

• Contract drafting and negotiation

• Case management

• Policy creation and implementation

• Regulatory reporting and documentation

Equal Opportunity Employer
Globe’s hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants, Any form of discrimination is not tolerated throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including the hiring process such as in posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants.

Globe’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment can be accessed here

Make Your Passion Part of Your Profession. Attracting the best and brightest Talents is pivotal to our success. If you are ready to share our purpose of Creating a Globe of Good, explore opportunities with us.

About Us

Globe Telecom, Inc.(Globe) is the leading Telecommunications company in the Philippines and the purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle. We provide cellular, broadband and mobile data services by focusing on enriching our content offerings amid customers' growing preference for multimedia platforms across multiple screens and devices. We want to enrich lives through communications by simplifying technology, so that we bring customers closer to what matters most.

Globe was also recognized as one of the Top companies to work for in Asia by Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards and Best Employer in the Telco category by Stevie’s New York.

Our principal shareholders areAyala Corp.and Singtel, both industry leaders in their respective countries and in the region. We are also a member of Bridge Alliance, Asia Pacific's leading mobile alliance of 36 mobile carriers.

Purpose

In everything we do, we treat people right to create a Globe of Good.

Vision

We see a Philippines where families' dreams come true, businesses flourish, and the nation is admired.

Mission

We create wonderful experiences for people to have choices, overcome challenges, and discover new ways to enjoy life.