Global Privacy Counsel - Lead Strategy & Compliance

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Privacy Counsel to advise across Apple’s global operations on privacy matters, influencing internal operations and product developments while collaborating with legal, engineering and business teams. You will help Apple lead on privacy compliance amid evolving global laws and regulations.

The role emphasizes advising on cross-border data processing, policy development, and staying ahead of regulatory changes to support innovative products and services.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized university.
• Qualified lawyer with at least 4 years of experience in privacy law (in a major law firm or in-house).
• Knowledge of PIPL and other major privacy laws and regulatory guidance.
• Experience advising on regulatory compliance and inquiries.
• Excellent written and verbal English; fluent Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to legal and business teams on internal and cross-border data processing.
• Draft policies and procedures to ensure privacy compliance for technology and business processes.
• Advise on applicable privacy requirements for products and services.
• Support compliance and auditing frameworks including PIPL, GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws.
• Partner with business teams to conduct privacy reviews, including impact assessments.
• Stay informed of changes in privacy laws and communicate implications to stakeholders.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin fluency

Education

LLB or equivalent law degree

Job description

Apple Inc. seeks a Privacy Counsel to advise across Apple’s global operations on privacy matters, influencing internal operations and product developments while collaborating with legal, engineering and business teams. You will help Apple lead on privacy compliance amid evolving global laws and regulations.

The role emphasizes advising on cross-border data processing, policy development, and staying ahead of regulatory changes to support innovative products and services.