Our client operates a world-leading cryptocurrency exchange. We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the Data Privacy LATAM team and join an environment with great career development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on data privacy requirements to support the business globally;
• Develop, implement and review data privacy policies and programmes to ensure data privacy compliance for personal information collection, processing, transfer and disclosure (including the GDPR);
• Facilitate compliance across all aspects of global privacy laws and regulations including data protection, data security and data breach rules;
• Draft, review, negotiate and administer legal and commercial documentation, in particular in relation to personal data transfers to third parties and cross-jurisdiction;
• Actively manage external counsel on contentious and non-contentious privacy-related projects internationally;
• Continuously monitor data privacy developments and provide practical advice to the relevant stakeholders;
• Support the development and implementation of legal strategy to reduce risks while balancing against the organization’s overall business strategy;
• Assist in negotiation of contracts for different business lines in the ecosystem, and support in a variety of risk management projects;
• Partner with cross-functional and regional teams and provide support on legal matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and tangibility;
• Provide general support to the legal team.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer in data privacy with 5-7 years of experience at a reputable global law firm and/or as in-house counsel;
• Good knowledge of data privacy laws (especially GDPR) is essential;
• Experience dealing with data privacy laws beyond GDPR a plus;
• Experience with developing data privacy policies and processes;
• Experience with handling regulatory inquiries, requests for information and investigations;
• Interest in the cryptocurrency industry and its development;
• Master of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a top law school;
• Strong team player and good business sense;
• Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.