Job Description

LUXASIA is the leading and largest beauty omnichannel brand-builder of Asia Pacific. Since 1986, it has successfully enabled market entry and brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands, the likes of Albion, Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Creed, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Montblanc, Rabanne, Ferragamo, and SK-II. LUXASIA has established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Revlon (for Elizabeth Arden), Puig, Shiseido, and Orveon (for Laura Mercier). The Group's integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing & analytics, and supply chain management. LUXASIA is powered by a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2700 talents across a growing footprint of 15 markets.

Why Join Us?

At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent that is you.

We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific, and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling.

With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isnt that beautiful?

Position purpose

As a Privacy Counsel, you will support the organisations data protection and legal functions. In addition to day-to-day legal support, you will lead the implementation and maintenance of data privacy policies, processes, and compliance initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to data protection regulations and assist in embedding privacy best practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Data Privacy & Compliance

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor regulatory developments in data protection and assess their impact on business operations.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and support risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in responding to data subject requests (DSRs) and regulatory inquiries.
• Execute data governance policies and initiatives such as data mapping, data quality and data sharing.
• Support internal privacy audits, compliance assessments, and incident response management.
• Work closely with the IT and Technology team to ensure appropriate technical and organisational measures for data protection.
• Assist in vendor due diligence by reviewing data processing agreements and ensuring third-party compliance.
• Develop and implement appropriate employee privacy training and awareness programs.

Legal Advisory & Contract Management

• Provide legal advice on contractual and other legal matters related to the business.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of contracts, including tenancy, retailer, distribution, sub-distribution, service, and E-Commerce agreements.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including renewals, terminations, and enforcement of contractual terms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Corporate Development, and business teams, to facilitate decision-making and mitigate legal risks.
• Liaise with senior management and key stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
• Manage external legal counsel where necessary to provide legal support for the business activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law with 4-6 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, legal, or related roles, preferably in a multinational or retail/distributor environment.

• Professional certifications in data protection and privacy (e.g., CIPM, CIPP, CIPT) are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of global and regional data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPA) and their practical implications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Proven track record of implementing data privacy programs and driving compliance initiatives.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and translate legal requirements into actionable policies and practices.
• May be required to travel based on business needs.

Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keen to abandon the status quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence?
If so, you are the one we are looking for. JOIN US and lets grow together.
Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
LUXASIA aspires to build a One Team of talents that reflects the diversity of the communities in our operating markets. LUXASIA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, marital status, or any other characteristics as provided by law.
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