Mandarin-Speaking Privacy & Data Protection Counsel (APAC)

NOVA8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA8 is seeking a Privacy & Data Protection Counsel (SG or HK) with 3–6 years PQE and fluent Mandarin to join its global legal team. Reporting to the Head of Privacy & Data Protection, you will drive global privacy compliance, manage cross-border transfers, and support cybersecurity and AI regulation initiatives.

The role requires English and Mandarin fluency, Singapore/HK base, and a mix of top-tier law firm training with in-house exposure.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• 3–6 years of legal practice in data privacy, cybersecurity or emerging tech.
• Major law firm training with in-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update global privacy frameworks across international units.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed privacy-by-design and responsible AI principles.
• Draft, review and negotiate DPAs and data privacy clauses in contracts.
• Manage data incident responses, regulatory notifications and monitor evolving laws (GDPR, CPRA, EU AI Act).

Skills

Mandarin

English

Education

Licensed lawyer (Singapore/HK/US/UK/Canada)

Job description

NOVA8 is seeking a Privacy & Data Protection Counsel (SG or HK) with 3–6 years PQE and fluent Mandarin to join its global legal team. Reporting to the Head of Privacy & Data Protection, you will drive global privacy compliance, manage cross-border transfers, and support cybersecurity and AI regulation initiatives.

The role requires English and Mandarin fluency, Singapore/HK base, and a mix of top-tier law firm training with in-house exposure.