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Legal Counsel

Korn Ferry

16 Sept 2023

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Job Description
Job Description


THE ROLE


The position is in the corporate legal team for Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm . This position will report to the Associate General Counsel, APAC and can expect close guidance from the global AGC, Co-Chief of Privacy. The position is primarily focused on commercial contract review, data privacy protection and negotiation.


Primary Responsibilities Include


  • Review and negotiate commercial client contracts
  • Interface with internal clients to ensure client contracts reflect agreed business terms and are consistent with company policies and approved legal terms and conditions
  • Advise Korn Ferry and its stakeholders on data privacy-related matters including compliance with data protection frameworks such as PIPL and other applicable laws and regulations in the APAC countries
  • Drive data privacy projects and initiatives in APAC
  • Coordinate requirements from clients in relation to data privacy with internal Privacy, Security and Technology Operations teams
  • Perform privacy impact assessments and develop a deep understanding of how data is processed by Korn Ferry’s products and technology


Professional Experience/Qualifications


The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably including at least 2 years of privacy experience. The ideal candidate will have:


  • Contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills and experience
  • Ability to identify legal risks, effectively communicate critical issues, and work toward solutions
  • High energy with a sense of urgency
  • Attention to detail, organized and efficient
  • Ability to build rapport and trust within legal team and with internal clients
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and simultaneously handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as function well with independent responsibilities
  • A strong drive to improve functional results, strong decision-making abilities and a desire to execute flawlessly
  • Strong follow-through skills
  • Licensed to practice law in either Singapore or Australia
  • Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken)
  • Familiarity with litigation and/or employment laws in APAC countries is a plus


This is a hybrid position and the successful candidate is encouraged to be in office 2-3 days a week.

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