DPO , Senior Counsel

A leading global organisation is seeking a DPO , Senior Counsel for its Service Centre operations in Malaysia. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape data compliance across multiple business units, providing expert guidance on privacy, AI, and cybersecurity regulations while collaborating with stakeholders. You will be at the heart of legal strategy, contract negotiation, and regulatory implementation, working closely with senior leadership and international teams.

What you'll do:

You will be entrusted with driving data protection initiatives across multiple business units.

• Promote, coordinate, support, and monitor data compliance across Finance, HR, E-Commerce, and Service Centre operations based in Malaysia by acting as the Data Protection Officer for all entities.
• Fulfil statutory Data Protection Officer obligations for each entity by identifying applicable legal requirements regardless of market location and operationalising them within service delivery.
• Provide expert guidance on data privacy obligations specific to HR, Finance, and E-Commerce topics by embedding privacy-by-design principles from the outset of processes.
• Report regularly to leadership on the evolution of regulations, risk exposure across the zone, and progress of the data compliance programme
• Implement a comprehensive data compliance framework covering privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity in alignment with Group standards.
• Operationalise standard processes such as maintaining Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), managing lawful cross-border transfers, handling incidents, responding to subject requests, and monitoring compliance via dashboards
• Identify and assess AI tools and automated decision-making processes deployed within services to ensure consistency with applicable regulations and Group frameworks.
• Advise IT and Security teams on legal obligations arising from cybersecurity laws while supporting compliance with Group security standards.
• Develop a vibrant data compliance community by sharing best practices, teaching champions, providing practical guidance on day-to-day issues, coordinating with country DPOs and Group stakeholders.
• Act as primary legal point of contact for all entities by negotiating, reviewing, drafting contracts and legal documents; provide strategic counsel on intellectual property, competition law, corporate governance, marketing claims and real estate matters; design engaging training sessions for employees.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated expertise in Data Privacy regulations including GDPR-compliant programmes within Asia; CIPP/E or CIPP/A certification preferred for candidates who have built robust privacy frameworks.
• Comprehensive understanding of AI governance practices including assessment of automated decision-making tools against applicable regulations.
• Proven experience advising on cybersecurity compliance requirements arising from local laws as well as group-level security standards.
• Qualified lawyer status in US UK or Commonwealth jurisdiction with at least 10 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Ability to coordinate among key stakeholders at multiple levels both locally and internationally; skilled at managing relationships within matrixed environments.

• Strong communication skills enabling effective collaboration in diverse multinational settings; adept at translating complex legal concepts into actionable guidance.
• Experience managing cross-border projects involving reconciliation of overlapping or conflicting regulatory requirements especially within shared-services or centralised processing contexts.

What sets this company apart:

This global organisation stands out for its commitment to fostering an inclusive collaborative environment where knowledge-sharing is encouraged at every turn. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate personal needs alongside generous training programmes designed to support continuous professional growth. The company’s approach to leadership is supportive—valuing input from all team members regardless of their background or experience—and prioritises building dependable networks across international markets. By investing in state-of-the-art technology robust compliance frameworks and ongoing education initiatives the organisation ensures that its people remain at the forefront of industry developments. Here you’ll find a workplace dedicated not only to operational excellence but also to nurturing talent empowering individuals to make meaningful contributions within a global context.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career further by shaping data protection strategy across multiple business units apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C