We are looking for an exceptionally talented, energetic and friendly privacy attorney to join our team based in Bengaluru or Kuala Lumpur. This role is ideal for someone who is a proactive self-starter and strategic thinker, who has a thirst for knowledge and continued growth, all while working as part of a great team. This position reports to Cloudflare s Chief Privacy Officer.
As part of the job, you will:
- Be the subject matter expert on privacy developments and data protection laws in the Asia-Pacific region impacting global technology companies. You will work collaboratively across multiple functions to advise on the impact of data protection laws or changes to such laws on Cloudflare s business.
- Be a subject matter on emerging AI regulations or guidance in the Asia-Pacific region. You will work collaboratively across multiple functions to advise on the impact of AI regulations or guidance on Cloudflare s business.
- Understand and advise on the requirements related to cross-border data transfers globally, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
- Collaborate with product lawyers to implement Cloudflare s Privacy by Design and Responsible AI policies as well as evaluating the impact of Asia-Pacific privacy and AI laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and other related guidance on product development.
- Support the commercial transactions legal team in negotiating data processing addendums and similar contractual language under global privacy laws.
- Partner with and advise Cloudflare s Asia-Pacific public policy team on matters related to AI, data governance, data protection, and privacy.
- Serve as the go-to lawyer for security and privacy incidents during Asia-Pacific working hours, exercising judgment and discretion while advising cross-functional teams on incident handling procedures and communications.
- Create and contribute to playbooks and FAQ libraries for various teams to ensure they have the most current privacy and AI guidance.
Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- LLB/JD equivalent degree with strong academic credential and admitted to practice law in one of the jurisdictions where Cloudflare has an office (India, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, or Malaysia) and/or be a U.S. or UK-qualified lawyer
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience counseling a global company on international privacy and data protection issues, preferably with time in-house at a technology company with established privacy and AI compliance protocols as well as at a top regional or global law firm
- Expert knowledge of global AI and privacy and data protection laws, regulations and compliance regimes at all levels, including familiarity with industry-specific regimes
- Specific knowledge of the privacy and AI regulatory landscape in at least two of the following jurisdictions, with a willingness and aptitude to master the privacy and AI regulatory requirements in the other jurisdictions as well: India, So. Korea, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, and China
- Solution-oriented business and legal counselor with a growth mindset and strong sense of humor
- Strong communication skills and cooperative team player. Lead with empathy and understanding while embracing diverse points of view. Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability and strong desire to effectively advise, develop relationships, and work collaboratively with stakeholders across teams to establish effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner
- Experience prioritizing work and providing advice under deadlines
- Ability to draft documents, policies, messages and anything else in a precise manner, while still being concise and digestible for non-lawyers
- A willingness to work flexibly on occasion to accommodate working with a globally distributed team
- Technical background / expertise is highly desired while a science or technical degree is not a prerequisite for this job, a passion for technologies