Legal, Data, Cyber & Privacy Law Attorney, Vice President, Singapore/Hong Kong/Bengaluru

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 154,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a qualified legal professional in Singapore for a role focused on privacy, data governance, and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will advise on regulatory compliance and assist in managing data protection issues across APAC. Key responsibilities include reviewing data exposure incidents and collaborating with various internal teams. Candidates should have substantial experience in legal counsel related to privacy laws and data protection regulations, preferably in the financial sector.

Benefits

Competitive vacation policy

Financial wellness programs

Medical advocacy services

On-site childcare centers

Qualifications

• Significant experience counseling on privacy and data protection in multinational business initiatives.
• In-house experience at a financial institution is a plus.
• Background or interest in technology is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on privacy and cybersecurity issues.
• Review cyber and data exposure incidents and manage notifications.
• Assist in responding to data subject rights requests.

Skills

Counseling on privacy and data protection

Evaluating cyber and data exposure incidents

Familiarity with APAC data protection regulations

Drafting policies and procedures

Good leadership skills

Effective communication

Project management experience

Job description

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Job Description

LEGAL

We work at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice that support activities across the firm. We handle litigation and arbitration, perform research and due diligence, aid in financing and legal filings, deal with contracts and intellectual property rights that show our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law coupled with critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.

BUSINESS UNIT AND ROLE OVERVIEW

The role sits within the Technology Legal team and is based in our Singapore or Hong Kong office. The successful candidate will join a small global team of lawyers responsible for counseling the firm on all issues pertaining to data protection, data governance, cybersecurity, cyber incident response and privacy, with particular emphasis on coverage of the firm’s compliance with data protection law and regulation in the Asia and Pacific Region (“APAC”).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal advice to company affiliates in APAC and globally on the full range of privacy, data governance and cybersecurity issues.
• Review cyber and data exposure incidents and make determinations as to whether any regulatory and/or individual notifications are required. Draft / review and submit such notifications.
• Advise colleagues in the Employment Law Group on matters pertaining to employee privacy (including monitoring programs, data analytics issues, notice and consent requirements, etc.).
• Work closely with other colleagues in Legal, Compliance and Risk who focus on consumer and client related privacy matters.
• Assist in responding to requests to exercise data subject rights (e.g., access, deletion, etc.).
• Review, assist and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Provide legal analysis and advice in relation to international transfers of personal data.
• Review and as needed uplift existing policies and procedures regarding privacy. Draft / review new policies, procedures, best practice documents, as needed.
• Review and negotiate data protection and information security terms in vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.
• Prepare data protection-related training materials for use online, via videoconference and in live sessions.
• Liaise with colleagues in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa to promote consistent data protection / privacy practices globally.
• Monitor and respond to developments in privacy and information security (i.e., new laws, regulations, important case decisions, regulatory guidance, etc.).
• Advise on privacy issues arising from the full range of marketing efforts and Web-related advertising activities.
• Play a central role in compliance readiness programs to prepare for new privacy laws and regulations globally.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Significant experience counseling on privacy and data protection requirements in the APAC region as a part of multinational business initiatives
• Experience in evaluating and responding to cyber and data exposure incidents
• Familiarity with data protection and cybersecurity regulations in APAC jurisdictions
• Experience drafting policies, procedures, notices and consents
• Good leadership skills, demonstrated project management experience
• Effective communicator; team player; experience preparing and conducting data protection training
• In-house experience at financial institution or other relevant industry experience a plus
• Background or demonstrated interest in technology a plus

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 155285
• Job Category Vice President
• Posting Date 11/14/2025, 02:49 AM

Healthcare & Medical Services

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre‑approved amount).

Child Care & Family Support

We offer on‑site child care centers that provide full‑time and emergency back‑up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

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