Legal Consultant - Data Privacy

Overview

A legal consultancy is seeking a Legal Consultant specializing in Data Privacy to support Fortune 500 clients. This role involves providing expert legal advice and practical solutions related to data protection and privacy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a data privacy professional or qualified lawyer with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in substantive data protection and data privacy matters.
• Standardize policies, protocols, and training programs, including drafting and reviewing vendor and client contracts.
• Provide guidance across various stakeholders such as business and product development teams, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and procurement.
• Deliver legal advice on privacy issues, including privacy impact assessments and data-sharing.
• Collaborate closely with legal and business teams of Fortune 500 clients to provide commercially tailored support.
• Maintain and update documentation to reflect the latest regulatory requirements.
• Advise business clients directly and offer practical solutions for corporate policies related to privacy compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 2 years PQE in data protection and privacy.
• Experience working alongside legal and business teams in large organizations.
• Proven ability to provide legal advice on privacy compliance and policy improvement.
• Strong skills in maintaining up-to-date documentation aligned with regulatory changes.
• Ability to work directly with business clients and provide practical, actionable guidance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package within the alternative legal services market.
• Health benefits and mandatory retirement contributions (CPF/MPF).
• Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
• Flexible working arrangements including remote, onsite, or hybrid options depending on client needs.

Location

• Flexible work location based on client requirements; options include remote, onsite, or hybrid.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, military service, or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Employment may be contingent upon successful background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work.

Additional Information

• Both consultancy and employee engagement models are available.
• Dedicated talent partners support consultants and employees throughout their engagement journey.
• Opportunities to work with leading global companies, including Fortune 100 organizations.
• Flexibility to tailor work arrangements to individual preferences and career goals.