Senior Privacy Counsel, APAC Global Privacy Leader

Lex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Senior Privacy Counsel to support APAC operations. The role partners with business and engineering teams to design privacy solutions and ensure compliance across Asia Pacific.

You will advise on local privacy laws, address regulatory inquiries, and help shape privacy programs for products and services globally. You should have 10+ years of privacy experience, admission to a legal qualification in APAC, and excellent English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years privacy experience in a law firm, business, or regulatory environment.
• Deep knowledge of comprehensive privacy laws, regulators’ guidance and standards.
• Admission as a lawyer, solicitor, advocate, or barrister in a relevant APAC jurisdiction.
• Excellent English written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the application of local privacy and data protection laws and regulations within the APAC region to new and existing Apple products and features.
• Track privacy and data protection legislative developments across APAC, conduct gap analyses against Apple’s current practices, and partner with internal teams.
• Assist with escalations regarding the handling of privacy complaints, queries and data subject rights.
• Provide advice in relation to requests from courts and law enforcement agencies.
• Respond to and manage regulatory inquiries and investigations across APAC jurisdictions.
• Support compliance and auditing frameworks.
• Assist with drafting of and updates to relevant policies and procedures.
• Provide support as Apple expands its services into new regions.

Skills

Privacy law

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Job description

Apple is seeking a Senior Privacy Counsel to support APAC operations. The role partners with business and engineering teams to design privacy solutions and ensure compliance across Asia Pacific.

You will advise on local privacy laws, address regulatory inquiries, and help shape privacy programs for products and services globally. You should have 10+ years of privacy experience, admission to a legal qualification in APAC, and excellent English communication skills.