Senior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy

2 weeks ago


Singapore Tencent Full time

Responsibilities:

About Tencent

Tencent is a leading internet and technology company that creates innovative products and services to enhance people's quality of life globally. Established in 1998, with headquarters in Shenzhen, China, our core principle is to leverage technology for positive impact.

Aside from being a prominent video game publisher worldwide, we also offer a diverse range of high-quality digital content, delivering engaging interactive entertainment experiences globally. Our service portfolio includes cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise solutions to drive our clients' digital transformation and business expansion.

Tencent is in search of a seasoned global privacy attorney to provide counsel on all facets of Tencent's privacy compliance initiatives. This individual will offer legal guidance on privacy matters related to Tencent's products, establish policies and procedures, conduct privacy risk assessments with stakeholders, enforce privacy protocols, and address various aspects of global privacy regulations and industry best practices.

  • Provide legal counsel on privacy matters across Tencent's global operations.
  • Ensure compliance with global privacy laws and regulations, covering data protection, security, and breach protocols.
  • Establish and execute programs to ensure adherence to international privacy laws, personal data collection standards, and regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and PDPO/PDPA.
  • Supervise external legal counsel for all privacy-related projects.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage legal and commercial agreements.
  • Evaluate global privacy legal requirements and keep stakeholders informed of new privacy laws and regulations affecting Tencent.

Requirements:

  • Qualified lawyer with a Common law background and a minimum of 4 years PQE, including law firm and/or in-house experience.
  • Capable of independent work and effective collaboration within a team setting.
  • Preferred certifications include CIPP/E, CIPP/US, and CIPM, though not mandatory.
  • Experience handling privacy matters in international business contexts, with a bonus for expertise in developing global privacy compliance programs.
  • Keen interest in the internet and cloud service sectors.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Proactive with the ability to manage tasks autonomously.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English (both written and verbal) as a working language for collaboration with international and HQ-based stakeholders.


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