Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection

5 Days ago • 4 Years + • Legal • $121,200 PA - $205,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Tencent seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection to provide privacy legal advice and support to its global businesses. Responsibilities include advising on compliance with global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PDPO/PDPA), developing and implementing compliance programs, managing outside counsel, drafting legal documentation, analyzing global privacy requirements, and keeping stakeholders informed of new regulations. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, at least 4 years of PQE (law firm and/or in-house experience), strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and fluency in Mandarin and English. The ideal candidate will have experience with international businesses and global privacy compliance programs and a strong interest in the internet and cloud service space.
Must have:
  • JD degree from accredited law school
  • 4+ years PQE (law firm/in-house)
  • Global privacy law expertise (GDPR, CCPA etc.)
  • Compliance program development & implementation
  • Excellent communication & analytical skills
  • Fluency in Mandarin and English
Good to have:
  • CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM certifications
  • Experience with international business privacy issues
  • Experience in internet/cloud service space
Perks:
  • Sign-on payment
  • Relocation package
  • Restricted stock units
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits

Job Details

Business Unit

The S1 Legal & Administration Line functions as the backbone support system for corporate security, legal affairs, government affairs, administrative affairs, procurement, infrastructure, and corporate social responsibility.

What the Role Entails

Responsibilities

  • Provide privacy legal advice and day-to-day support required to Tencent’s global businesses.
  • Advise on compliance across all aspects of global privacy laws and regulations, including data protection, data security and data breach rules.
  • Develop and implement program to facilitate compliance with international data privacy and personal information collection rules, regulations and standards, including the GDPR, CCPA and PDPO/ PDPA.
  • Manage outside counsel for all privacy law projects.
  • Draft, review, negotiate and administer legal and commercial documentations.
  • Analyse global privacy legal requirements and oversee keep our stakeholders abreast of all new privacy laws and regulations that may have implications to Tencent.

Who We Look For

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school in the United States, Canada, or its equivalent in another jurisdiction strongly preferred
  • Common law qualified lawyer with at least 4 years PQE, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience
  • Able to work independently but work well in a team environment.
  • CIPP/E, CIPP/US and CIPM certifications are preferred but not mandatory.
  • Experience in dealing with privacy issues relating to international businesses. Experience in the design and implementation of a global privacy compliance program is a plus.
  • Strong interest in the internet and cloud service space.
  • Track record in problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Proactive approach and able to handle matters independently.
  • Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
  • You have a good command of Mandarin Chinese and English (both written and oral) as working language to cooperate with international stakeholders and stakeholders who are based in HQ.

Location State(s)

California

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $121,200.0 to $205,200.0 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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