Legal, Data, Cyber

Legal, Data, Cyber & Privacy Law Attorney, Vice President, Singapore/Hong Kong/Bengaluru LEGAL We work at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice that support activities across the firm. We handle litigation and arbitration, perform research and due diligence, aid in financing and legal filings, deal with contracts and intellectual property rights that show our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law coupled with critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you. BUSINESS UNIT AND ROLE OVERVIEW  The role sits within the Technology Legal team and is based in our Singapore or Hong Kong office. The successful candidate will join a small global team of lawyers responsible for counseling the firm on all issues pertaining to data protection, data governance, cybersecurity, cyber incident response and privacy, with particular emphasis on coverage of the firm’s compliance with data protection law and regulation in the Asia and Pacific Region (“APAC”).  RESPONSIBILITIES  Provide legal advice to company affiliates in APAC and globally on the full range of privacy, data governance and cybersecurity issues.  Review cyber and data exposure incidents and make determinations as to whether any regulatory and/or individual notifications are required. Draft / review and submit such notifications.  Advise colleagues in the Employment Law Group on matters pertaining to employee privacy (including monitoring programs, data analytics issues, notice and consent requirements, . Work closely with other colleagues in Legal, Compliance and Risk who focus on consumer and client related privacy matters. Assist in responding to requests to exercise data subject rights (., access, deletion, .  Review, assist and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments.  Provide legal analysis and advice in relation to international transfers of personal data.  Review and as needed uplift existing policies and procedures regarding privacy. Draft / review new policies, procedures, best practice documents, as needed.  Review and negotiate data protection and information security terms in vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.  Prepare data protection-related training materials for use online, via videoconference and in live sessions. Liaise with colleagues in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa to promote consistent data protection / privacy practices globally.  Monitor and respond to developments in privacy and information security (., new laws, regulations, important case decisions, regulatory guidance, . Advise on privacy issues arising from the full range of marketing efforts and Web-related advertising activities. Play a central role in compliance readiness programs to prepare for new privacy laws and regulations globally.  SKILLS / EXPERIENCE  Qualified lawyer Significant experience counseling on privacy and data protection requirements in the APAC region as a part of multinational business initiatives Experience in evaluating and responding to cyber and data exposure incidents  Familiarity with data protection and cybersecurity regulations in APAC jurisdictions Experience drafting policies, procedures, notices and consents Good leadership skills, demonstrated project management experience  Effective communicator; team player; experience preparing and conducting data protection training In-house experience at financial institution or other relevant industry experience a plus  Experience with digital privacy matters (., on-line behavioral advertising, cookies) a plus  Background or demonstrated interest in technology a plus  Privacy Professional accreditation (., CIPP/A) a plus  ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at /careers. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.