Privacy Counsel, Apac

Role Responsibilities- This role reports to the Global Head of Privacy- Develop, implement, support, and advise on our global Privacy Programme, including work related to the HK, PDPO, SGP PDPA, EU, UK GDPR, knowledge in China PIPL and other privacy laws, globally.-
- Work collaboratively to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders within the business, legal and compliance, and information security functions to promote privacy compliance-
- Assist with reviewing and responding to the privacy in-boxes, both internal and external- Support business teams and Legal colleagues with privacy issues in contract negotiations with customer and vendor relationships, including documentation such as data processing agreements and data transfer agreements- Participate as required in internal meetings, client meetings, and industry events- Assist with data breach notification obligations and actions including to lead or assist (as required) with data incident management, including breach notifications as may be required- Help to monitor for relevant developments, new laws, regulations, and guidance in privacy and provide analysis to the Global Privacy Office and key stakeholders- Assist with policy and process development and reviews to ensure compliance with data privacy obligations across jurisdictions- Assess and advise on the mitigation of data risks in new and changing products and services including those risks generated by trans-border data flows and any additional requirements under local privacy law(s), through Data Privacy Impact Assessments and Privacy by Default/ Design requirements- Deliver training and awareness in support of the broader Privacy Programme- Contribute to the development and execution of both functional and operational strategy- Prepare presentations using common tools such PowerPoint and Excel- Willingness to travel occasionally- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Relationships- Working as part of the Global Privacy Office, engage with colleagues within Legal and Compliance, Information Security, Technology, and other business partners. Engage with external counsel, consultants, industry bodies and other experts as requested.

Essential Skills/Experience Required- Good working knowledge of privacy and data protection laws- Ability to execute compliance and privacy operationalization tasks and help develop governance practices and processes across the business- Outstanding commitment to internal and external customer service- The ability to work in a complex and developing environment with multiple priorities- Experience of working autonomously, making sound judgments, and providing appropriate recommendation- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team- Excellent interpersonal skills and capability to build strong, trusted and effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across different functions and cultures, positively influencing the behaviour of multiple stakeholders, and successfully balancing legal issues against pragmatic sound solutions- Clear and concise communication skills, both written and oral- Project management experience desirable- Experience in compiling relevant information and presenting in concise but impact presentations using common tools such as PowerPoint and Excel desirable

Education/ Certifications- 5+ years’ experience as a lawyer, compliance officer, or professional practising in privacy and data protection- Degree in Bachelor of Law or equivalent- Professional certifications such as CIPP/E desirable

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose - driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth - in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orient