AddressAre you passionate about the interplay between technology and privacy? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where law, technology, and business intersect? If safeguarding data privacy and navigating the complex landscape of privacy and data security laws excite you, then we have the perfect opportunity. We are seeking a Privacy Counsel for the APAC region, with a particular focus on Australian privacy law. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of privacy and data protection issues, influencing how we protect user data and ensure compliance across diverse jurisdictions.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape privacy practices and make a significant impact within a leading technology company. If you’re ready to advance your career in a role that blends law, technology, and strategic thinking, we look forward to receiving your application!
As our Privacy Counsel, you’ll play a pivotal role in steering our privacy strategy across the APAC region, including these key responsibilities:
Develop and implement privacy strategies that comply with Australian privacy law and other relevant APAC privacy laws and regulations, ensuring seamless operation across borders.
Provide expert legal advice on privacy and data security matters to and in collaboration with all cross-functional partners, including our information security and engineering teams, various business units, product development teams, marketing, and human resources, helping them navigate the complexities of compliance.
Remain up-to-date on relevant consumer protection, privacy and data security laws and regulations, industry approaches to privacy program management, and on privacy and security technological developments, threat vectors, and evolving industry standards to provide forward-thinking solutions to complex issues.
Assist in the response to data privacy incidents, including breach notification and mitigation strategies, to minimize impact and maintain trust.
Collaborate with the global legal team to align privacy practices across the company, ensuring a unified approach to data protection.
Support creation and implementation of a global AI governance framework, helping the business teams continue to innovate responsibly.
Work with teams to scope and perform periodic data privacy hygiene assessments, mitigation and remediation, including data privacy by design and default, accountability and compliance monitoring, and the mitigation of privacy and security risks.
Monitor and analyze changes in privacy laws in the APAC region, particularly Australia, advising the business on necessary adjustments to policies and practices.
Educate and train employees on privacy and security obligations, fostering a culture of awareness and compliance throughout the organization.
Update privacy notices and disclosures, and manage/update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global laws bearing on privacy and cybersecurity.
