(ACTIVE) Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist - Onsite/ Hybrid in Mandaluyong
Job Description
Key Skills
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Job Title: Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist – Data Privacy
Location: Mandaluyong, Philippines
Work Setup: Onsite/Hybrid
Work Shift: Shifting
Experience: 3–4 years in Data Privacy
Education: Law Degree required
Employment Type: Permanent
Role Summary
We are hiring a Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist specializing in Data Privacy to support the implementation of a global data privacy program. The role will conduct privacy assessments, support data subject rights and regulatory inquiries, monitor privacy laws and regulatory developments, provide legal research and guidance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel. The position will also support contract privacy reviews, due diligence, process improvements, policy administration, training, and project initiatives while advising teams on data privacy risks and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct privacy reviews, country risk assessments, and Data Protection Impact Assessments
Draft and improve data privacy processes, templates, and internal guidance
Monitor global data privacy laws, regulations, and legal developments
Support data subject rights and individual access requests
Review and support negotiation of data privacy contractual schedules
Support ventures and acquisitions due diligence activities
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel
Identify data privacy risks and recommend appropriate actions
Develop privacy training and communication materials
Support senior data privacy counsels on advisory and operational matters
Manage projects, process improvements, and ad-hoc privacy initiatives
Provide Tier 1 support for data privacy inquiries and escalate issues appropriately
Conduct legal research using traditional and GenAI tools
Present project updates to leadership and business teams
Requirements
Law Degree required
3–4 years of relevant Data Privacy experience
Understanding of global data privacy regulatory principles
Experience with privacy assessments, privacy reviews, and/or DPIAs
Knowledge of data privacy contractual principles
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Excellent English communication, writing, and presentation skills
Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership exposure
Ability to design process flows and metrics
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Power BI knowledge is an advantage
IAPP certification such as CIPP/E is preferred
Strong judgment, prioritization, and risk escalation skills
Must currently be in the Philippines and have the right to live and work in the country
Role
Legal Officer
Timings
Rotational Shifts (Permanent)
Industry
IT-Software / Software Services
Work Mode
Hybrid
Process
Non-Voice
Functional Area
Banking / Financial Services
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