Senior Counsel, Privacy (Fintech area) (Bangkok-based, Relocation Provided)
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About Agoda
Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more.
We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more.
Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration.
We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.
The Opportunity
As Senior Counsel, Privacy (Fintech area) you will be part of a leading and innovative team responsible for the legal risk areas of data privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
This is a newly created role dedicated to supporting fintech products and payments.
You will act as the single point of contact to fintech stakeholders in Tech and Product on the legal aspects of privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, and maintain close cross-functional collaboration with sister brands within the Booking Holdings group.
This is a unique opportunity to shape key fintech initiatives from the ground up, with high visibility across Agoda and other Booking Holdings brands.
What you'll Need to Succeed
Law degree from a top law school, and excellent academic credentials
Minimum 6+ years of post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years at a reputable law firm
Demonstrated experience advising on privacy in the fintech, payments or financial services sector
Good knowledge of global privacy laws and payment regulations (GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, PIPA, APPI, PSD2)
Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Self-starter with a sense of humor, adaptability, and enthusiasm for building new products and processes
It's Great if you have
Legally qualified in either England, Singapore or another common law jurisdiction
A data privacy qualification, CIPP or equivalent or at least willing to obtain one shortly after joining the company
Practical, solution-oriented approach to legal advice
Experience working in a tech company or with technology-driven products
Relocation and Location
This position is Bangkok-based and relocation support is available for eligible candidates.
Remote work or working from locations outside of Bangkok is not available for this role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Disclaimer
We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency's representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions.
If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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