Senior Legal Counsel (Data Privacy)

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

Job summary

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company delivering privacy-focused legal support for its global businesses from Singapore. The role focuses on advising on cross-border privacy compliance, data protection and data security, and coordinating outside counsel as needed.

Qualified lawyers with at least 4 years PQE, strong independent working style, and fluency in English and Mandarin are sought to help design and implement comprehensive privacy programs across products and regions.

Qualifications

• Common law qualified lawyer with data privacy experience.
• Experience handling global privacy compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and privacy-related legal advice and day-to-day support for Tencent’s global businesses.
• Advise on compliance across global privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, PDPO/PDPA.
• Develop and implement programs to facilitate international data privacy compliance.
• Coordinate outside counsel for privacy law projects.
• Draft, review, negotiate and administer legal and commercial documents.
• Analyze global privacy requirements and brief stakeholders on new regulations.

Skills

Common law

Privacy law

PQE 4+ years

Drafting & reviewing

Cross-functional

English & Mandarin

Job description

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen China, our guiding principle is to use technology for good.

We are not only a major video game publisher in the world, we also produce other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. We offer a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.

Job Description

• Provide data and privacy-related legal advice and day-to-day support required to Tencent’s global businesses.
• Advise on compliance across all aspects of global privacy laws and regulations, including data protection, data security and data breach rules.
• Develop and implement program to facilitate compliance with international data privacy and personal information collection rules, regulations and standards, including the GDPR, CCPA and PDPO/ PDPA.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel for all privacy law projects.
• Draft, review, negotiate and administer legal and commercial documentations.
• Analyse global privacy legal requirements and keep our stakeholders abreast of all new privacy laws and regulations that may have implications to Tencent.

Job Requirements

• Common law qualified lawyer with at least 4 years PQE, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
• CIPP/E and CIPM certifications are preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven track record in dealing with data and privacy issues relating to international businesses. Experience in the design and implementation of a global privacy compliance program is a plus.
• Experience in conducting data privacy reviews of products, including ROPs, PIA and TIAs, to ensure compliance with global privacy regulations and internal policies.
• Demonstrated experience in working closely with business teams and technical teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Strong interest in the internet, gaming, cloud services and AI space.
• Proven track record in problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Proactive approach and able to handle matters independently.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) to interact with stakeholders in China HQ and other regions.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.