General Counsel and Data Privacy Officer

23 hours ago


Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines UnionBank Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Inc. (UFSI) Full time ₱900,000 - ₱1,200,000 per year

Job Description

Legal Advisory

  • Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of issues, including securities laws, insurance regulations, corporate governance, contract law and other matters that may be encountered in the course of the firm's business operations.
  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements, and other legal documents covering existing and/or intended business engagements of UFSI to ensure the firm's interest are protected.
  • Render legal advice or opinion on the interpretation of regulations or changes in regulations relevant to the existing and/or intended communications, business, operations, and/or other initiatives of UFS.
  • Support the firm's product and operations teams by providing legal guidance on new products, services, procedures manuals and marketing materials.
  • Monitor legal cases filed for or against UFSI
  • Manage engagements with external legal counsel as necessary to provide specialized legal expertise or manage complex legal matters.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of corporate governance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.

Data Protection

  • Report data privacy offenses and requirements to the National Privacy Commission (NPC), senior management, board of directors and its committees.
  • Implement data privacy policies and procedures cascaded by the parent bank's DPO and/or together with Information Security, Legal and Human Resources teams.
  • Build, implement and manage privacy programs within the organization.
  • Ensure continuous alignment to applicable laws and regulations to support the development of an organizational privacy framework.
  • Monitor changes in data protection laws and update company policies and practices accordingly.
  • Lead investigations and responses to data breaches, ensuring timely reporting to regulatory authorities and affected individuals, when applicable.
  • Review Privacy Risk Assessments for new processes, project and systems as well as Data Sharing Agreements involving the business

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal and data privacy role, preferably in the financial services industry or a law firm specializing in securities law or financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of securities laws, financial regulations, and corporate governance.
  • Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of the firm's legal practices.
  • With experience in design and/or review of Data Privacy processes and policies in different industries, with regard to legal compliance
  • With strong knowledge in Philippine Laws, particularly Data Privacy Law and Cybercrime Prevention Law
  • Proficient in MS Office - Word, PPT, Excel


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