Data Protection Officer China
The Paralegal will be responsible for maintaining and updating the data protection regulations for the Chinese entities within the global data protection team and will serve as data protection officer in China. In addition the paralegal will support local lawyers by providing and participating in trainings, performing legal research and analysis, managing the contract processes from start to finish, confirm compliance with company policy and procedure and to otherwise assist regional legal counsels by performing a variety of support and administrative duties.
Main Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Serve as data protection officer of the Chinese entities
- Support local and functional management in data protection topics
- Ensure compliance with local data protection laws and be the contact to the relevant data protection authorities
- Ensure expert legal advice to internal stakeholders on data protection laws and a broad range of other legal matters, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulations
- Draft and review contracts, inter alia, DPA, MSA, terms and pricing amendments, NDA; review and negotiate template Statements of Work (SOWs) ensuring compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, and risk mitigation strategies
- Manage contract negotiations, draft agreements, and review legal documentation to safeguard the organization's interests
- Conduct data protection training for non-lawyers
Qualifications & Skills:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in legal roles, especially on data protection laws and with a focus on providing legal counsel and support in a corporate environment
- Proven experience in being a contact person for authorities, negotiating and drafting a variety of legal agreements
- Strong knowledge of data protection and contract law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance