Job Description

Job Title: Privacy Counsel, APAC:About DentsuLed by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsus agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsus agency operations outside of Japan.With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the worlds largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.Purpose of the roleThis role is to ensure dentsus data protection compliance within dentsu meeting its obligations under data protection and privacy law. The role is an indvidiual contributor and will work closely with local legal peers. This role acts as the subject matter expert for data protection and privacy matters across the region reporting directly to the General Counsel, APAC.Key responsibilities and accountabilities:Partner with leaders and Legal peers to be their first point of contact to provide legal and strategic data protection and privacy advice. Seeking solutions that help minimise risk and resolve issues whilst also maximising opportunities for our business to deliver on its goals and protect dentsus commercial interests.Be at the forefront of advising on new and existing products from a data protection standpoint, as well as advising on ways to minimise risks both for dentsu and our clients when taking these products to market.Act as an subject matter expect for APAC legal team on complex data protection and privacy matters across the region.Collaborate effectively with teams across dentsu, including the global data protection office, Information Security Technology, and local legal teams, to help implement and improve the regional data protection legal and compliance program.Monitor and respond to developments in data protection and information security, including new laws, regulations, key judgements, regulatory guidance etc.Advocate the value add of privacy advice and support across the company, including through: conducting training, and more general awareness-raising exercises.Advise and support on the negotiation of data protection issues within commercial contracts.Lead the roll out of global and regional data protection processes, policies, and other initiatives in APAC, in close coordination with the Global DPO team.Be accountable and assume responsibility for compliance by APAC with data protection processes (such as One Trust, the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA), data protection by design, data protection supplier assurance, data breach management, data subject rights requests etc.), data protection policies (such as the Data Protection & Privacy Policy, Commercial Policy etc.), internal requirements (such as dentsu data principles, data retention periods etc.) and data protection laws.Perform data protection impact assessments and carry out reviews under the data protection supplier assurance and data protection by design review processes.Maintain oversight of the ROPA, personal data flows, thresholds, and how personal data is managed across APAC to ensure that APAC is at all times, compliant with data protection laws.Review any data breach assessment, reporting and notifications for APAC.Establish the Data Protection Officer (DPO) framework for APAC and maintain oversight of and overall responsibility for DPO appointments and registrations within APAC.Monitor APAC data protection developments and provide alerts to internal stakeholders, as appropriate.Provide continual guidance to internal stakeholders in APAC on data protection issues.Expected Educational Qualifications:A common law qualified lawyer, with at least 7 years post-qualification experience.Skills and KnowledgeDeep experience and knowledge of applicable laws and best practices, and with significant experience in developing and implementing a data protection compliance program across the region.Has strong commercial and business acumen that allows the individual to efficiently and expeditiously compare the relevant legal risks to the scope of commercial strategy and corporate objectivesAbility to show leadership and confidentialy communicate and manage senior stakeholders.Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage sensitive and confidential information.Strong business acumen and extensive experience dealing with and influencing senior stakeholders.Good team player with collaborative style of working.Lead, coordinate, motivate and develop remote or on the ground very diverse resources, part of a matrix reporting environment.Desire to learn more about the wider media and advertising industryDentsu Values
Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For GoodInclusion and Diversity
Were proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We wont define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. Thats what we care about.So, whether youre joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.Keeping connectedPlease visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social.*Please include an updated CV in your application.**We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.#LI-DNILocation: SingaporeBrand: Dentsu ApacTime Type: Full timeContract Type: Permanent

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