Privacy Counsel, APAC

Available Locations: Bengaluru, India, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About this job
Ensuring the privacy of personal information is core to Cloudflare's mission to help build a better Internet. We're looking for an experienced privacy attorney to help Cloudflare navigate the complicated challenges of processing personal data amid an ever-changing and diverse regulatory landscape in Asia. Our legal team helps the company deal with complex matters by anticipating regulatory changes, and guiding the company around the complications and distractions that arise from such obstacles. Our new privacy counsel team member will help foster our unique corporate philosophy and approach, in which the security and privacy of our customers' data are paramount.
We are looking for an exceptionally talented, energetic and friendly privacy attorney to join our team based in Bengaluru or Kuala Lumpur. This role is ideal for someone who is a proactive self-starter and strategic thinker, who has a thirst for knowledge and continued growth, all while working as part of a great team. This position reports to Cloudflare's Chief Privacy Officer.
As part of the job, you will:

• Be the subject matter expert on privacy developments and data protection laws in the Asia-Pacific region impacting global technology companies. You will work collaboratively across multiple functions to advise on the impact of data protection laws or changes to such laws on Cloudflare's business.
• Be a subject matter on emerging AI regulations or guidance in the Asia-Pacific region. You will work collaboratively across multiple functions to advise on the impact of AI regulations or guidance on Cloudflare's business.
• Understand and advise on the requirements related to cross-border data transfers globally, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
• Collaborate with product lawyers to implement Cloudflare's Privacy by Design and Responsible AI policies as well as evaluating the impact of Asia-Pacific privacy and AI laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and other related guidance on product development.
• Support the commercial transactions legal team in negotiating data processing addendums and similar contractual language under global privacy laws.
• Partner with and advise Cloudflare's Asia-Pacific public policy team on matters related to AI, data governance, data protection, and privacy.
• Serve as the go-to lawyer for security and privacy incidents during Asia-Pacific working hours, exercising judgment and discretion while advising cross-functional teams on incident handling procedures and communications.
• Create and contribute to playbooks and FAQ libraries for various teams to ensure they have the most current privacy and AI guidance.

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• LLB/JD equivalent degree with strong academic credential and admitted to practice law in one of the jurisdictions where Cloudflare has an office (India, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, or Malaysia) and/or be a U.S. or UK-qualified lawyer
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience counseling a global company on international privacy and data protection issues, preferably with time in-house at a technology company with established privacy and AI compliance protocols as well as at a top regional or global law firm
• Expert knowledge of global AI and privacy and data protection laws, regulations and compliance regimes at all levels, including familiarity with industry-specific regimes
• Specific knowledge of the privacy and AI regulatory landscape in at least two of the following jurisdictions, with a willingness and aptitude to master the privacy and AI regulatory requirements in the other jurisdictions as well: India, So. Korea, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, and China
• Solution-oriented business and legal counselor with a growth mindset and strong sense of humor
• Strong communication skills and cooperative team player. Lead with empathy and understanding while embracing diverse points of view. Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability and strong desire to effectively advise, develop relationships, and work collaboratively with stakeholders across teams to establish effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner
• Experience prioritizing work and providing advice under deadlines
• Ability to draft documents, policies, messages and anything else in a precise manner, while still being concise and digestible for non-lawyers
• A willingness to work flexibly on occasion to accommodate working with a globally distributed team
• Technical background / expertise is highly desired - while a science or technical degree is not a prerequisite for this job, a passion for technologies is