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Senior Manager, Privacy Counsel

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Our client is seeking a Senior Privacy Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is integral to ensuring that customer and employee data are handled responsibly across the business.

The successful candidate will be part of the Privacy & Compliance Team, responsible for managing global compliance and privacy activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to assist in the operation, enhancement, and maintenance of the company's Privacy Framework, as well as supporting wider compliance initiatives.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Manager in the Privacy Counsel team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our business processes are compliant with privacy regulations. You will be responsible for maintaining our Personal Data Inventory, identifying potential risks, and taking necessary actions to mitigate them. Your expertise will be crucial in drafting and updating various documents such as frameworks, guidelines, policies, and procedures. You will also manage our Privacy Management Software - OneTrust. Furthermore, you will provide valuable insights for new initiatives by recommending the appropriate application of Privacy by Design Principles.

  • Assist with broader compliance initiatives, including ad-hoc projects, training, and monitoring Data Subject Rights processes to ensure consistency with organizational privacy goals.
  • Collaborate with local and regional privacy representatives, system/business owners, and procurement teams to resolve privacy concerns, perform vendor assessments, and manage compliance requirements.
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor the effectiveness of the privacy awareness and training program, ensuring organizational understanding of privacy obligations.
  • Draft and update privacy frameworks, policies, guidelines, and procedures to address internal and external changes, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure all business processes and assets are accurately captured and up-to-date in the Personal Data Inventory while managing and maintaining the Privacy Management Software, such as OneTrust.
  • Identify, analyze, and report on privacy compliance risks and breaches, contributing to senior management reporting and ensuring remediation of risks and incidents involving personal information.
  • Provide expert advice on Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy by Design principles, and regulatory changes, while reviewing privacy statements, notices, and consents to mitigate risks.
  • Support the business in implementing privacy controls, conducting control testing reviews, and performing assurance activities to maintain compliance.

What you bring:

As a Senior Manager in our Privacy Counsel team, you bring a wealth of knowledge about privacy law, privacy by design principles, and global regulatory guidance. Your experience implementing regulatory change projects will be invaluable to our team. You have a proven track record of conducting thorough privacy impact assessments. Your understanding of information lifecycle management, IT systems, data fields/elements, data types, and system integrations/migrations sets you apart from others. Above all else, your positive attitude, organisational skills, hands-on approach make you an ideal fit for this role.

  • 5+ years in Data Privacy with Juris Doctor degree, Philippines Bar certification is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide reliable, pragmatic, and commercially sound advice for complex business issues.
  • Experience conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), implementing regulatory change projects, and advising on Privacy by Design principles.
  • Knowledge of data lifecycle, IT systems, data fields/elements, data types, and system integrations/migrations.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships, influence change, and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to constructively challenge the status quo, advocate for continuous improvement, and adapt quickly while managing multiple tasks.
  • Strong understanding of privacy laws, including certification in CIPP or CIPM or similar complex privacy frameworks, and regulatory guidance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and a results-driven, strategic mindset.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global leader in their field, committed to putting the customer at the heart of everything they do. They are dedicated to ensuring that customer and employee data are handled responsibly across the business. The company offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued. They provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

What's next:

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Corporate Law

Industry: IT

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Pasig

Job Reference: KWXS77-9CE1F0D5

Date posted: 23 January 2025

Consultant: Shinta Amalia

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