PR/096178 | Legal Counsel & Data Privacy

Company and Job Overview
JAC's client, a global mobility services firm, is looking for a Legal Counsel & Data Privacy position.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the global Office of General Counsel (OGC) and Data Privacy Office (DPO), reporting directly to the Associate General Counsel.

• Manage day-to-day legal, data privacy, and compliance matters across Vietnam and the APAC region.

• Provide legal and privacy support to APAC offices while collaborating with OGC and DPO teams in the US, EMEA, and LATAM on international projects.

• Advise business leaders on data privacy and commercial law matters, offering practical and commercially focused solutions to complex legal and business challenges.

• Act as the primary and lead point of contact for internal stakeholders and external parties, including clients and regulatory authorities, regarding audit and privacy-related inquiries and escalations in Vietnam.

• Handle and coordinate daily global data privacy exceptions, including:

  - Responding to privacy-related issues and requests.

  - Conducting investigations and assessments.

  - Maintaining logs and documentation.

  - Preparing reports and status updates.

  - Coordinating notifications and communications.

  - Supporting privacy awareness and training activities.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience gained from private practice and/or in-house experience in corporate and data privacy 

• Bachelor of Law degree in Vietnam and above, preferably passed Bar Examination 

• Fluency in English and Vietnamese (spoken, reading and writing) 

• A solid understanding of privacy law in Vietnam and APAC, international data privacy law and practical application across complex systems. CIPP certification would be a plus. 

• Experience in corporate, commercial contracts, employment law and corporate compliance preferred. 

• Must be a good team player. Able to work under pressure. 

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and communication skills. Understanding cultural differences and ways of working.