Regional Privacy Counsel and Data Protection Officer

Company Description

Connecting your potential with possibility at SEEK

At SEEK, we work with heart. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We make a positive impact on a truly global scale and our world-class technology solutions connect more people to relevant employment and education opportunities. The work we do impacts people’s lives when it matters.

We value and celebrate the diversity of our employees who rise to the challenge to contribute to the success of our organisation. It’s a fast-paced and supportive environment where everyone is passionate about our common purpose and where our people can create enriching and exciting careers. Our future potential is your opportunity.

‘Our SEEK’

At SEEK our biggest asset is our people, and we are proud of our community of valued, talented and diverse individuals who really know their stuff. Our culture statement, Our SEEK, is all about what makes SEEK unique and a little bit different. Our SEEK clearly outlines the Principles and the Behaviours of our best people, which include:

• Passion: we are passionate about SEEK, our purpose, our customers and our community
• Team: we care about each other and collaborate to achieve together
• Delivery: we execute with excellence and achieve great results
• Future: we think and act for the long term

The Role

As the Regional Privacy Counsel and Data Protection Officer in the Philippines for Jobstreet by SEEK and related entities, you'll be part of a fast-paced and supportive environment where you can make a real difference. You'll work on complex challenges that have a direct impact on people's lives, helping us evolve our business and reach new heights.

The Team

• You will be an integral part of the SEEK Data Privacy team, which comprises the Group Data Privacy Officer, Data Privacy Manager, Privacy Compliance Specialist, Data Privacy Analyst and Data Protection Officers.
• The Data Privacy team is an APAC team within Legal, reporting to the General Counsel, and is part of SEEK’s broader Finance & Business Services function.

Job Description

Regional Privacy Counsel:

• Provide privacy advice and guidance to support SEEK’s APAC businesses (across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines).
• Demonstrate sound judgment in identifying and mitigating privacy risks and ensuring SEEK’s businesses are proactively informed and compliant with applicable privacy laws.
• Assist in developing a privacy documentation repository, resources and tools in collaboration with other team members to deliver key outcomes per SEEK’s privacy roadmap.
• Monitor change in laws in the Philippines which may impact SEEK’s businesses.
• Perform other duties and tasks as may be assigned by the organization relating to data protection, privacy and security.

Data Protection Officer (DPO):

• Act as SEEK’s DPO in the Philippines in accordance with local data protection and privacy laws including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10173 (IRR) and NPC issuances.
• Monitor compliance with local data protection and privacy laws.
• Manage the timely registration and renewal of all certificates, licenses, systems, seals, etc. required to ensure compliance with all local data protection and privacy laws.
• Develop, implement and periodically review internal policies, procedures, regulations and forms etc. to ensure compliance with local data protection and privacy laws.
• Manage and advise on data subject requests and complaints ensuring timely and compliant responses.
• Manage data breach and security incident responses, including timely reporting.
• Lead the preparation and submission of any regulatory assessments, checklists, audits and/or fillings required by local data protection and privacy laws, and coordinate submissions to the NPC and/or local authorities.
• Serve as the contact point between SEEK, local data subjects, the NPC, and other local authorities.
• Build data privacy awareness within the organisation by running training and awareness sessions.
• Stay up-to-date with legal and regulatory changes in the Philippines that may impact SEEK's businesses, provide timely advice, guidance and updates to team members and stakeholders on developments in relation to privacy compliance requirements.
• You may also be requested to perform the role of data protection officer in local markets as required.

Qualifications

• A law degree from a reputable university/college.
• Deep knowledge of data privacy and data protection principles, policies and practices.
• Experience in interpreting, implementing and operationalizing privacy compliance programs.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience (postgraduation) focusing on data protection and privacy, cybersecurity, legal or compliance in the Philippines and/or the wider Asia region.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to learn quickly, identify and resolve privacy and business issues, drive projects and build the confidence and trust of stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and also thrive as part of a diverse, cross‑functional team.

Other Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Excellent organisational and time management skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift rapidly.
• The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a broader team and to manage a variety of stakeholders.
• A ‘common-sense’ approach when handling privacy matters that balances technical legal requirements with commercial considerations.
• Excellent attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A curious mindset, a passion for continuous learning and professional development and an enthusiasm for adapting privacy solutions to evolving business needs.

Additional Information

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with a diverse group of backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable approach but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.