Paralegal and Data Privacy Officer in Makati

JOB TITLE: PARALEGAL AND DATA PRIVACY OFFICER

JOB RANK: TECHNICAL

Objective Of Hiring a PARALEGAL & DATA PRIVACY OFFICER

To strengthen the internal capabilities of the organization in legal and data privacy aspects.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As Paralegal:

The Paralegal provides crucial support to lawyers by focusing on legal tasks such as legal research, legal advice,

preparation and/or review of legal documents, case preparation, assisting with trial preparation.

• Keep abreast of and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and legal precedents in support of
  
  

developing case strategies.

• Assist in reviewing contracts and service agreements with client accounts.
• Assist in drafting various legal documents such as pleadings and correspondences.
• Assist with all aspects of case management, including fact investigation and evidence gathering, witness
  
  

interviews, preparation for hearings and trials, organization of exhibits and management of deadlines.

• Organize and maintain legal documents and evidences, in both paper and electronic filing systems.
  
  

As Data Privacy Officer

The Data Privacy Officer plays a key role in ensuring that the organization handles personal data responsibly and

ethically, minimizing risks and maintaining the trust of its clientele.

• Develop the company's data privacy policies, ensuring alignment and compliance with relevant laws and
  
  

regulations including RA 10173.

• Ensure the development of function-specific data protection policies, procedures, and security measures.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are effectively implemented across the organization.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential gaps in compliance with data privacy
  
  

policies.

• Educate and raise awareness of employees on data privacy principles, responsibilities, policies, and
  
  

procedures.

• Serve as primary point of contact for data protection authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Respond to inquiries from data subjects regarding personal data.
• Handle data breach incidents and security breaches in accordance with established procedures.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: With relevant education and/or certification, preferably Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate. With at

least 1 year work experience as paralegal. Prior involvement in Data Privacy matters would be desirable. Computer

savvy; research skills; analytical skills; leadership skills; interpersonal relationship skills; communication skills; a

team-worker; has initiative; innate desire to learn; flexible and adaptable; strong work ethic.

SITE ASSIGNMENT: Head Office – Makati

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: initially under a 6-month service agreement; regularization based on acceptable performance

SALARY RANGE: Php 25,000 or above

Code- DRMI- 00398