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Corporate Counsel Director

Hotel Brand:
Location: China, Shanghai, Shanghai

Hotel: Corp Shanghai, 2nd Floor, Citigroup Tower, No. 33 Hua Yuan Shi Qiao Road, Pudong District, 200120

Job number: 141353

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Your day to day

  • As the owner of the privacy for Greater China region, set the GC privacy compliance framework for both corporate and hotel level, define the focus area, maintain the update, tracking the progress, make adjustment based on legislation and enforcement and work with compliance operation colleague for the implementation,
  • As the privacy subject-matter-expert, provide consultation to different functions in GC, develop training materials, scenario study materials and other supporting tools for employee education and training delivery, 
  • Lead the Privacy Impact Assessment process, identify the risky area, provide guideline/solution and improve the process periodically,  
  • Work closely with global privacy team for both global project implementation in GC and also keep alignment with global for the GC initiatives, 
  • Own all privacy documentation and keep them updated, including privacy statement, Data Processing Agreement and etc;
  • Work with other functions to provide Privacy support, like APP compliance, AI governance, and etc,
  • Support the tech projects, including work with tech team to understand the project, advice on the deal structure, identify the risk area, provide analysis/advice accordingly, and deal negotiation with tech partner/tech service provider, from both legal and privacy perspective, 
  • Provide advice/inputs related to information security area from legal and privacy perspective, 
  • Monitor the legislation and enforcement trend within privacy and tech area, provide the update and analysis of the impact to IHG, 

 

What we need from you

  • With organized and logic thinking when dealing with complex issues,
  • Excellent communication skills and executive presence that enable effective engagement with senior 
    stakeholders,
  • Excellent written skills, ability to interpret the scenario & document a summary in a logical way,
  • Able to handle most matters independently with minimal supervision,
  • Ability to work in a cross-culture environment and build relationship with various stakeholders,
  • Ability to make judgement based on facts, risk mitigation and business performance,
  • Good presentation, project management, facilitation and delivery skills as well as strong analytical and 
    problem-solving capabilities
  • Fluent in English and Chinese.

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Laws / LLM / J.D.
  • Admission to the Bar / Law Society in the PRC is a must.

Experience 

  • Qualified and admitted lawyer in PRC with at least 10 years post-qualification experience,
  • PRC law firm experience required with the capability to handle privacy and tech matter,
  • Experience with hospitality industry, online travelling agency will also be a plus

 

Who we are

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

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