TL;DR

Privacy Counsel (Legal): Advising on privacy and data protection laws across the Asia-Pacific region with an accent on AI regulations, cross-border data transfers, and compliance for a global technology company. Focus on interpreting complex regulatory landscapes, supporting product privacy policies, and managing security and privacy incidents during APAC hours.

Location: Hybrid in Bengaluru, India or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Company

%hirify_global% operates one of the world’s largest networks powering millions of websites, focused on improving Internet security and performance globally.

What you will do

Serve as subject matter expert on privacy and AI regulations in the Asia-Pacific region impacting global technology businesses.
Advise cross-functional teams on data protection laws and regulatory changes affecting %hirify_global%’s operations.
Support implementation of Privacy by Design and Responsible AI policies in product development.
Negotiate data processing agreements and collaborate with commercial legal teams.
Advise on security and privacy incidents during APAC working hours.
Create and maintain privacy and AI guidance resources for internal teams.

Requirements

Location: Must be based in Bengaluru, India or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Legal qualification: Admitted to practice law in India, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, or be US/UK qualified.
5+ years of relevant legal experience in privacy and data protection, preferably in-house at a technology company or top law firm.
Expert knowledge of global AI and privacy laws and compliance regimes.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Willingness to work flexibly to accommodate global teams.

Nice to have

Technical background or passion for technology.

Culture & Benefits

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.
Support for reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Work in a mission-driven company focused on building a better Internet.