Employment Type: Permanent

Location Type: Full On-Site

Department: Legal & Product Standard

Reports To: Legal & PS Team Leader

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Legal Officer/Data Privacy Officer to join our dynamic team at LG Electronics Philippines, Inc. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with legal regulations and data privacy laws, safeguarding sensitive information, and providing strategic counsel on legal matters. You will oversee legal policies, risk management, and data protection strategies to ensure the organization's integrity and security.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Risk Management:

• Proficient in Data Privacy Law, Contract Law, and Corporate Law.
• Contract Management – Conduct initial legal reviews, ensure the safekeeping of company contracts and records, and manage efficient contract administration.
• Corporate Housekeeping – Oversee and maintain corporate documents to ensure compliance and organization.
• Legal Liaison – Act as a bridge between the Legal team and employees, operational departments, and external bodies.
• Reporting – Prepare weekly reports as assigned by the Team Leader, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Administrative Support – Handle docketing of files, scanning, photocopying, and other general administrative tasks.
• Legal Research & Advisory – Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on matters requested by the Company or Team Leader.
• Document Drafting – Draft legal documents, including contracts, memos, letters, and other essential legal paperwork.
• Risk Management Projects – Assist in ad-hoc special projects related to legal risk management and compliance.

Compliance Risk Management:

• Support the subsidiary’s Compliance Manager in the implementation of compliance activities as announced by HQ Compliance Team from time to time which includes, but not limited to, quarterly compliance committee meeting, risk assessment, risk prevention activities and the like.
• Track emerging regulatory trends, compliance developments, and legislative changes that may impact the Company’s operations.
• Prepare and submit required reports, papers, and documents to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements from various government bodies and agencies.
• Deliver training sessions to stakeholders and employees, promoting awareness and understanding of compliance policies and best practices.
• Assist in ad-hoc special projects related to compliance risk management, , ensuring the organization's continued regulatory alignment.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Law, or a related field.
• Proven experience in legal management or relevant legal roles.
• Strong knowledge of Data Privacy, Corporate Law, and Contract Law.
• Excellent contract review, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to conduct legal research and provide sound legal opinions.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
• Preferably holds at least a DPO ACE Level 1 Certification and has attended Data Privacy Seminars.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage corporate legal documents efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.

Why Join Us?

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and professional growth. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to navigate complex legal matters, provide strategic counsel, and work alongside a diverse group of professionals. We offer competitive compensation, continuous learning opportunities, and a dynamic work environment that values your expertise, insights, and contributions.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply today and be a part of something bigger. We don't just build careers; we build futures.

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