Data Privacy Legal Counsel

Data Privacy Legal Counsel

Remote – Middle East & North Africa /Legal & Compliance – Legal /Full-time Onsite or RemoteApply for this jobBinance is the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data privacy requirements to support the business globally
• Develop, implement and review data privacy policies and programmes to ensure data privacy compliance for personal information collection, processing, transfer and disclosure (including the GDPR)
• Facilitate compliance across all aspects of global privacy laws and regulations including data protection, data security and data breach rules
• Draft, review, negotiate and administer legal and commercial documentation, in particular in relation to personal data transfers to third parties and cross-jurisdiction
• Actively manage external counsel on contentious and non-contentious privacy-related projects internationally
• Continuously monitor data privacy developments and provide practical advice to the relevant stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of legal strategy to reduce risks while balancing against the organization’s overall business strategy
• Assist in negotiation of contracts for different business lines in the ecosystem, and support in a variety of risk management projects
• Partner with cross-functional and regional teams and provide support on legal matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and tangibility
• Provide general support to the legal team

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in data privacy with 5-7 years of experience at a reputable global law firm and/or as in-house counsel
• Good knowledge of data privacy laws is essential
• Experience dealing with data privacy laws (including GDPR) a plus
• Experience with developing data privacy policies and processes
• Experience with handling regulatory inquiries, requests for information and investigations
• Interest in the cryptocurrency industry and its development
• Master of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a top law school
• Strong team player and good business sense