Group Function - Privacy Legal Counsel

NetEase

About the Company: NetEase, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTES and HKEX: 9999) is a global powerhouse in the Internet and video game industry, with a market capitalization of $70+ billion and more than 25,000 employees worldwide. The NetEase group encompasses a range of innovative businesses centered around content creation, including: * NetEase Games, one of the largest and most renowned game developers worldwide by size, revenue and game offerings. Over the years, NetEase Games has focused on developing high quality content and providing the best experience for gamers around the world; * Youdao (NYSE: DAO), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading technology-focused intelligent learning company; * Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading online music content community; * Yanxuan, NetEase’s private label consumer lifestyle brand; and * Other innovative businesses, including, among others, an online payment platform and to-B technology solutions. About this Role: This is your chance to have a critical impact at a dynamic gaming company in the midst of an exciting globalization journey. You'll be joining the Group International Legal Department which oversees legal matters for the NetEase group and coordinates with the legal teams within each division of the group. We are looking for a talented Group Litigation & Disputes Counsel to manage and help drive the resolution of the NetEase group’s litigation, arbitration and other disputes worldwide, with a focus on U.S. litigation, Hong Kong-seated arbitration and other cross-border disputes involving our businesses in North America, APAC and Europe, while also managing internal investigation matters as they arise. In this role, you will collaborate closely with HR, business departments, Internal Audit, Finance and other legal team members to manage risk. This position will report to the General Counsel of NetEase, Inc.  NetEase operates in multiple countries globally, and this role is primarily responsible for: * Overseeing and managing a broad portfolio of global disputes, including U.S. litigation, Hong Kong-seated arbitration and other cross-border commercial, IP, employment, regulatory and platform-related disputes. * Developing and executing litigation and arbitration strategy, including early case assessments, claims and defenses, forum and procedural strategy, discovery and evidence strategy, settlement options and business-risk analysis. * Managing outside counsel to deliver business-oriented outcomes, including selecting and supervising counsel across diverse jurisdictions, setting clear scope, strategy, staffing and budget expectations, managing legal costs against approved budgets and billing guidelines, and ensuring strategies are pragmatic, commercially focused and aligned with the Company’s objectives and risk tolerance. * Managing dispute resolution and regulatory inquiries before and after outside counsel engagement, including responding to demand letters, threatened claims, subpoenas and regulatory requests, conducting settlement negotiations, and working with regulators and law enforcement as required. * Overseeing and conducting legally privileged investigations as they arise, which includes defining scope, reviewing documentation, developing investigative plans, notifying appropriate personnel, conducting interviews, compiling investigation status and reports, recommending and implementing proper remedial measures and concluding matters appropriately. * Providing on-site support globally to different business units on litigation, arbitration, regulatory inquiries and internal investigations. * Overseeing legal holds, document preservation, fact development, witness preparation, discovery and privilege issues, and ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping across litigation, arbitration and investigation matters. * Proposing solutions and improvements to current processes, including the litigation and case-management processes, whistleblowing processes, anti-bribery and corruption program, and supplier/vendor due diligence processes, with a focus on addressing root causes and supporting compliance with local laws and regulations. * Partnering with HR, business managers and legal and compliance teams to drive best practices globally with regards to enforcement of compliance policies, internal investigations and regulatory reporting via the creation, implementation and monitoring and testing of policies, strategies and processes that build a culture of integrity and compliance across geographies in a complex business environment. * Creating lessons learned materials and providing post-matter training to business and functional departments based on matters handled. * Ensuring the General Counsel and Company’s executive leadership have clear and timely visibility into material disputes and litigation trends in the jurisdictions in which NetEase operates. Qualifications: * Admitted and licensed attorney in U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore or another major common-law jurisdiction with 8+ years relevant post-qualification experience working in well-regarded law firms and/or in-house legal teams; in-house experience preferred * Strong experience working with a variety of international businesses, corporate structures and corporate governance environments * Strong experience managing litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution across jurisdictions (U.S. litigation and/or Hong Kong-seated or international arbitration experience required), with working knowledge of internal investigations and related policies, processes and industry best practices * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the flexibility and cultural sensitivity to connect with colleagues across the globe * Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to influence and drive change within the organization * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in complex situations * High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee and business information * Experienced in managing outside counsel * Comfortable working with a geographically dispersed team * Strong advocacy skills and a proven ability to positively influence decision-makers in contentious, sensitive or challenging situations * Ability to travel to multiple jurisdictions to manage disputes and conduct internal investigations * Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a significant plus * Preferred Location: Hong Kong, Singapore or another Asia-Pacific hub; U.S., Canada or other locations considered for exceptional candidates  Fair Employment Practices At NetEase, we are committed to fair employment practices. We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

NetEase

About the Company: NetEase, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTES and HKEX: 9999) is a global powerhouse in the Internet and video game industry, with a market capitalization of $70+ billion and more than 25,000 employees worldwide. The NetEase group encompasses a range of innovative businesses centered around content creation, including: * NetEase Games, one of the largest and most renowned game developers worldwide by size, revenue and game offerings. Over the years, NetEase Games has focused on developing high quality content and providing the best experience for gamers around the world; * Youdao (NYSE: DAO), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading technology-focused intelligent learning company; * Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading online music content community; * Yanxuan, NetEase’s private label consumer lifestyle brand; and * Other innovative businesses, including, among others, an online payment platform and to-B technology solutions. About this Role: This is your chance to have a critical impact at a dynamic gaming company in the midst of an exciting globalization journey. You'll be joining the Group International Legal Department which oversees legal matters for the NetEase group and coordinates with the legal teams within each division of the group. We are looking for a talented Group Transactional and Commercial Counsel.  In this leadership role, you will be advising on a dynamic range of M&A, investments and divestments across multiple jurisdictions, and technology, media and telecom and general commercial matters at the highest international standards, including licensing, outsourcing, software technology development and professional services agreements, innovative FinTech projects, regulatory matters and cross-border technology transfers. This position will report to the General Counsel of NetEase, Inc.  NetEase operates in multiple countries globally, and this role is primarily responsible for: Corporate Transactions * Lead deal execution on a wide range of corporate transactions, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents for acquisitions, disposals, minority investments, fund investments, financing transactions and joint ventures across multiple jurisdictions. * Assess and advise senior stakeholders on legal, regulatory, and commercial risks relating to corporate transactions. * Navigate regulatory approvals including antitrust, foreign investment clearances, and securities law requirements across multiple jurisdictions. * Work with legal team to provide end-to-end transaction support, including structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and completion. * Coordinate closely with internal business teams (e.g., senior management of business units and the NetEase group, business development, finance, tax, etc.) on all aspects of transactions. * Provide legal support on post-transaction monitoring and corporate governance matters. Commercial Contract Management & TMT Advisory * Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of TMT and other commercial agreements for the NetEase group and individual business units across multiple jurisdictions. * Provide thought leadership regarding the legal and regulatory aspects of projects involving cutting-edge technologies such as Web3, blockchain, AI, tokenization, online payment systems, AI, etc. * Advise on TMT related policies and procedures, including terms of use and custody and trust arrangements. * Keep up-to-date with the most recent technology legal and business developments and continue to develop relevant knowledge within the sectors in which the NetEase group operates. * Support NetEase group's corporate functions (finance, tax, procurement, IT, corporate secretarial, corporate M&A/ JV, global investments, HR, treasury and others), including daily contract reviews, in-house advisory and commercial disputes. * Establish contract standards and templates to streamline the review process for everyday commercial agreements across business units. Core Competencies * Lead and mentor a high-performing team of legal counsel, fostering a collaborative, business-oriented legal culture, and work closely with other legal specialists within the NetEase group. * Provide training to the wider legal & internal control functions, business partners and executive leadership. * Select, manage and coordinate external counsel and advisors across different jurisdictions to ensure high-quality, cost-effective representation. * Ability to bridge international deals using high-level Mandarin and English language skills to review and negotiate bilingual transaction and commercial documents. Qualifications: * Admitted and licensed attorney in U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore or another major common-law jurisdiction with 8+ years relevant post-qualification experience working in well-regarded law firms and/or in-house legal teams; in-house experience preferred. * Ability to lead, manage and motivate team members located in multiple jurisdictions. * Self-starter and able to navigate various stakeholders/ businesses operating in different sectors and jurisdictions. * Excellent transactional training. * Expertise with TMT laws, regulations and industry best practices across different regions, including an understanding of emerging trends such as in the areas of FinTech/blockchain, money transmission, AI, online game regulation and digital infrastructure. * Strong drafting, negotiating and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex issues and deal structures. * Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the flexibility and cultural sensitivity to bring different perspectives together and work through competing priorities. * Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to influence and drive change within the organization. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in complex situations. * Experienced in managing outside counsel. * Comfortable working with a geographically dispersed team. * High-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English is a must. * Preferred Location: Hong Kong, Singapore or another Asia-Pacific hub; U.S., Canada or other locations considered for exceptional candidates.  Fair Employment Practices At NetEase, we are committed to fair employment practices. We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Securitas

Securitas Group Securitas is a world-leading safety and security solutions partner that helps make your world a safer place. By leveraging technology in partnership with our clients, we offer a broad portfolio of value-enhancing services and solutions integrated across the security value chain – from on-site services to advanced monitoring, comprehensive risk prediction and advisory services. With around 322 000 employees in 44 markets, our innovative, holistic approach with local and global expertise makes us a trusted business partner to many of the world’s best-known companies. Benefitting from almost nine decades of deep experience and guided by our values of integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness, we create sustainable value by helping our clients optimize their operations and protect what matters most - their people and assets. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the team The newly established Data, AI and Privacy Legal Team will deliver Data, AI and privacy legal support across Securitas Group. Within Region Europe, our work is organized into three hubs: 1. Central – France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg 2. North-West – United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland 3. Mid & East – Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, Turkey, Serbia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the role We are looking for an experienced Data, AI and Privacy Legal Counsel to join our team and lead legal support for the Central Hub (France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg). You will be the single point of contact for privacy, AI and data-governance matters across the four countries and the local legal entities and business units within them. You will provide pragmatic legal expertise on Data, AI and Privacy compliance to a wide range of stakeholders, and develop cohesive approaches across a decentralized organization – ensuring compliance while enabling innovation and business efficiency. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape how a newly established global function structures its Data, AI and Privacy compliance, and to foster collaboration across markets and business functions at scale. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key responsibilities Alongside day-to-day Data, AI and Privacy legal work, you will help establish structure and an efficient way of working. You will: * Act as the primary legal contact for Data, AI and privacy matters in France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg, providing strategic and operational hands-on advice. * Advise on compliance with the GDPR, the EU AI Act, the e-Privacy Directive and the relevant local data protection laws across the four countries. * Contribute to the development of global data governance, AI risk-assessment and privacy compliance strategies. * Translate complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic, business-oriented guidance. * Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (including DPIAs) and AI impact assessments, and support IT roll-outs, digital transformation projects and new data-driven solutions. * Ensure compliance for cross-border data transfers (SCCs, intra-group data agreements, data processing agreements). * Collaborate with local Legal Counsel to harmonise interpretations and provide consistent legal positions across EU markets. * Partner with stakeholders from Security, Compliance, IT, HR, Marketing and Product teams to embed privacy-by-design principles. * Deliver guidance, training and business updates on Data, AI and Privacy regulations and developments. * Contribute to monitoring, audit and reporting processes to support accountable governance. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who we are looking for You combine practical legal experience with strong stakeholder skills and business acumen. You are comfortable supporting multiple countries and business units in parallel, and you are energized by helping build something new. Our ideal candidate is: * Curious, adaptable and energized by change. * Hands-on, with a can-do attitude and a continuous-improvement mindset. * Skilled at stakeholder management – you have good interpersonal skills, build strong relationships and earn commitment and trust across a complex organisation. * A strategic thinker who connects privacy law, AI regulation and corporate data governance imperatives. * Confident guiding both legal and business decision-makers through complex regulatory expectations in a clear and practical way. * Committed to helping our business units treat personal data, and use AI technology, responsibly. * Enthusiastic about building coherence in fragmented or evolving structures. * Able to work independently – you own your commitments, priorities effectively, communicate proactively. Required qualifications and experience * 5+ years of experience in a privacy, data protection or technology legal role with substantive GDPR exposure. * Bachelor’s degree in law (privacy or AI law specialization welcome). Master’s degree preferred. * Deep understanding of the GDPR, the e-Privacy Directive, the EU AI Act and data governance frameworks (e.g. data life-cycle management, metadata standards, retention models). * Hands-on experience across the full privacy workflow – from running assessments to handling data breaches and delivering privacy training. * Proven track record in relationship building and stakeholder management across legal, business and technical audiences. * Comfortable collaborating across legal, IT, security and compliance domains to embed governance controls into operational practice. * Excellent project management and communication skills; adept at influencing non-legal colleagues in international environment. * Good working understanding of AI and IT applications. * Fluency in English. Nice to have * Some working knowledge of the wider EU Digital Decade regulatory package (e.g. Data Act, NIS2 Directive, DORA). * Relevant privacy certifications, such as IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E). * Relevant AI governance certifications, such as IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP). * Proficiency in French. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Working conditions We are currently welcoming applicants from Poland, France, Belgium, The Netherlands or Luxembourg (with preference for candidates based in Warsaw, Poland). Hybrid model applies - the specific set up will depend on office regulations in the specific country. The role involves travelling (around 4-6 times per year). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we offer At Securitas we believe in doing the right thing and doing it well. For our customers and our employees. Our employees come from all walks of life and bring with them many talents and perspectives. We aim for diverse representation throughout the company, and we are committed to equal pay, safe working conditions, gender balance and an inclusive work environment with a wide range of skills and development opportunities. If this sounds like the right next step in your professional career, don't hesitate and apply!