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Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy & Data | Global E Commerce Business
I'm interestedSUMMARY
An exciting Senior Legal Counsel opportunity for an experienced privacy and data protection lawyer to join the Australian legal team of a leading global e-commerce organisation. This 12-month contract offers the chance to work on complex privacy, data governance and cross-border data matters across a portfolio of online businesses operating throughout the APAC region.
Based in Sydney with a hybrid working model, the role sits within an established in-house legal team and works closely with global privacy counsel across the US, Europe and Asia. It presents a strong opportunity for a senior lawyer seeking high-impact work in a technology-driven, international business, with potential for the role to convert into a longer-term or permanent position.
THE COMPANY
This organisation is a leading global e-commerce business with a well-known portfolio of online businesses. Operating across multiple international markets, the company has built a strong presence throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
The legal function supports works closely with global product, compliance and commercial teams to manage privacy, regulatory and legal risk across fast-growing digital businesses.
THE ROLE
As Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy & Data, you will provide strategic legal support on privacy, data protection and regulatory compliance across the organisation’s regional operations within APAC.
Working closely with the Sydney-based legal team and global privacy colleagues, you will contribute to the implementation and oversight of the organisation’s global privacy program
across APAC markets.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing privacy and data protection legal advice to Australian operations
• Supporting privacy compliance, governance and legal risk management across the broader business throughout the APAC region
• Coordinating regional privacy legal matters across Asia, with support from external counsel
• Advising internal stakeholders on cross-border data transfers, data governance and privacy compliance frameworks
• Working with global legal and privacy teams across the US and Europe to ensure alignment with the organisation’s global privacy strategy
• Assisting with regulatory compliance, privacy guidance and data-related legal projects affecting business products and services across the APAC region
This role offers significant involvement with complex cross-border privacy and technology law matters within a large international digital business.
ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced privacy and data protection lawyer with a strong background advising on complex legal and regulatory issues within large commercial or technology-driven organisations.
You will bring
• Australian qualification with approximately 8+ years’ post-qualification experience in privacy, data protection, technology or regulatory law
• Strong experience advising on privacy compliance, data governance and regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing cross-border privacy issues and working with international stakeholders or external counsel
• Ability to provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to business and legal teams
• Experience working within multinational organisations or global legal teams across APAC, Europe or the US
• A proactive, pragmatic approach suited to a fast-paced in-house legal environment
ON OFFER
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience
• 12-month secondment with potential to extend or convert into a permanent Senior Legal Counsel role
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Opportunity to work within a global technology and e-commerce organisation on complex international privacy and data initiatives
• Collaborative in-house legal team with strong exposure to regional and global stakeholders
• Centrally located Sydney CBD office with an immediate start available
WHY APPLY?
This opportunity will appeal to lawyers who want:
• A senior In-House Legal Counsel role focused on privacy and data protection
• Exposure to complex cross-border data, technology and e-commerce issues
• A highly visible role supporting APAC e-commerce operations
• Collaboration with global privacy and legal teams across multiple jurisdictions
• The potential pathway from a 12-month secondment to a permanent in-house role
NEXT STEPS
This role is moving quickly. If this opportunity is of interest, please apply via SEEK.
For a confidential discussion, contact Charlie Smirl at Dovetail Legal Recruitment.
