About ADA
ADA is a leading data and artificial intelligence (AI) company that designs and executes integrated digital, analytics, and marketing solutions. We operate in 11 markets in South and Southeast Asia and partner with leading brands to drive their data and digital maturity.
Role
Data Protection, Legal & Regulatory Counsel
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We are seeking a driven and proactive Data Protection, Legal & Regulatory Counsel to strengthen our organization’s regulatory compliance, licensing and data protection initiatives across our group of companies operating in multiple jurisdictions.
What will you do?
- Managing and maintaining a centralized licensing / permit repository for all business units across the organization.
- Leading, collaborating, coordinating and supervising renewals and new applications with regulators and industry-specific authorities.
- Drafting, reviewing and / or advising on agreements and legal documents to ensure compliance with data protection laws, relevant regulatory requirements and client / vendor requirements.
- Collaborating with relevant stakeholders and deploying external firms to ensure effective regulatory review and implementation, as well as execute submissions and secure approvals.
- Serving as the organization’s liaison for stakeholders, regulators and relevant public authorities on licensing and regulatory matters in coordination with the Data Protection Officer or Senior Corporate Counsel.
- Supporting training and awareness programs relating to regulatory compliance and data protection within the organization.
- Developing, updating and implementing policies, manuals, guidelines, processes in relation to regulatory compliance and data protection.
- Monitoring regulatory changes and emerging risks to mitigate regulatory compliance risks.
Reporting Lines
Report to Data Protection Officer for data privacy related matters.Report to Senior Corporate Counsel for regulatory and licensing relating matters.Requirements
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Holds a LLB with minimum 3 years\' demonstrable working experience in regulatory licensing, submissions and / or data protection.Hands on experience with regulatory compliance & submission as well as data protection laws and practices in SEA (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam). Added advantage if knowledge extends to (i) South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh); (ii) Northeast Asia (South Korea, Japan); (iii) USA; and (iv) MENA.Strong project management and communication skills.Problem-solving proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Strong contract review and legal advisory experience is a plus.By submitting this, you agree to this Privacy Notice and you will be deemed to have consented to the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information in accordance with this Privacy Notice :
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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