Data Privacy Specialist & Legal Counsel

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Privacy Specialist & Legal Counsel to join our team in Asia Pacific. Based in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, you will report to the Associate General Counsel based in Singapore. You will provide in-house legal guidance and advice to business professionals and manage data privacy compliance in Malaysia, as well as other jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Give accurate and timely counsel to business professionals in a variety of legal and compliance topics, including corporate matters, commercial operation and employment etc..

• Review, draft and negotiate agreements and other legal documents for clients, suppliers and employees to protect Company interests.

• Manage internal governance policies and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, conduct research and risk assessments regarding business decisions.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external lawyers on dispute resolution.

• Manage data privacy compliance under applicable privacy protection laws and security laws in Malaysia; Keep abreast of current developments of privacy regulations in the APAC region.

• Monitor firmwide data privacy activities, including reporting and coordination of data privacy related incidents, responding to client related surveys and questionnaires.

• Participate in compliance audits, reviews, and assessments of the Firm’s regional specific and global Security and Data Privacy controls. Promote data privacy and security best practices within the region through direct engagement of partners and employees.

• Perform ad-hoc legal duties as assigned by the Office of General Counsel (OGC), managers or Partners. Work closely with external and internal stakeholders, including regional and global OGC teams and cross-functional teams, on matters affecting services, operations, and corporate affairs.

• Direct engagement and conduct legal & compliance trainings to Partners and employees in the APAC region.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in law and above. Advocate & Solicitor (Malaysian Bar) is a plus.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience, preferably in a legal firm or multi-national companies.  

• Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate affairs and data privacy.

• Detail-oriented, demonstrate high-level integrity and critical thinking, value diversity.

• Ability to work independently under pressure and accommodate multiple time zones.

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

At Fragomen, we offer excellent training and the opportunity to work with knowledgeable professionals and immigration law specialists.

Finding the right person is very important to us. We hope that finding the right place is important to you.

Interested? Apply now. Don’t forget to include your CV and cover letter.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.