Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist – Data Privacy

Gratitude Inc

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Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist – Data Privacy

3-10 Year(s)

Manila

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Job Description

Key Skills

Data Privacy Strong knowledge in Regulatory Compliances Law degree (LL. B or equivalent) from a recognized institution.

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Role Summary

The Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist for Data Privacy is responsible for conducting privacy reviews and supporting the implementation of the global data privacy program. This role requires regular communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel. While the position involves considerable independent work, strong teamwork and communication skills are essential. Additionally, it contributes to process improvements, conducts privacy research, supports data subject rights and regulatory inquiries, and presents project updates to leadership and business teams.

Responsibilities

Draft, design, align, and improve compliance processes and templates to implement different data privacy laws and other requirements that come into effect

Coordinate with different stakeholders to understand and collect process requirements and advise on approaches

Act as a project manager for new initiatives and introduce measures for existing processes and ad-hoc initiatives

Conduct data privacy assessments, such as local country risk assessments, privacy reviews, and/or DP Impact Assessments, to ensure compliance with the data privacy program and regulations

Support ventures & acquisitions due diligence activities, and policy administration

Understand the contractual principles required to draft, review, and assist in negotiation data privacy schedules for contractual arrangements

Monitor legal developments, regulatory changes, and global trends related to data privacy, and analyze their impact on business operations and prepare internal guidance, communications, and training materials

Draft internal support documents

Identify and support subject access/individual rights request responses in alignment with internal policies and procedures

Understand relevant company policies and their application to the data privacy area, and company's business operations, regulatory environment, and potential data privacy risks in regulated areas

Develop training for team members, Legal, and other company functions on data privacy processes or regulatory requirements

Understand the different CORE (Compliance, Operations, Regulatory & Ethics) areas and the surrounding issues and statutory regulation. Build credibility and effective relationships internally within the Legal team

Support senior data privacy counsels in operational and advisory matters

Serve as tier 1 support to inquiries about data privacy and escalate issues appropriately

Educational Requirement

Must have:

Law Degree – required

Skills and Work Experience

Must Have:

Law degree with 3–4 years of experience in data privacy – required

Understanding of regulatory principles governing data privacy at a global level

Fluent in English with excellent written, oral, and presentation skills

Experience in conducting data privacy assessments, such as local country risk assessments, privacy reviews, and/or DP Impact Assessments

Understand the contractual principles required to draft, review, and assist in negotiation data privacy schedules for contractual arrangements

For just 1 on the CL9 roles: Experience in supporting ventures & acquisitions due diligence activities, and policy administration

Ability to understand and design process flows and metrics

Preferred but not a must: IAPP certifications, such as CIPP/E or similar are a plus

Effectively stakeholders' management skills, including experience with senior leadership

Skilled in legal research, including the use of GenAI tools

Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; PowerBI proficiency is an advantage

Sound judgment in applying company policies, identifying risks, and escalating issues in a timely manner

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Excellent time management, prioritization, and analytical skills

Additional Details

Open to applicants who are currently in the Philippines and already have the right to live and work in this country

Role

Risk & Compliance

Timings

Rotational Shifts (Permanent)

Industry

BPO

Work Mode

Hybrid

Process

Semi-Voice

Functional Area

Accounting / Tax / Company Secretary / Audit

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