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.
About The Role
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 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 6. Huge advantage if candidate has strong contract review and legal advisory experience.
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