Counsel, Data Privacy and Security Legal - Korea

1 Month ago • 6-9 Years • Legal

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix seeks an experienced data privacy and security lawyer for its Seoul office. This role involves serving as the primary point of contact for all Korean privacy matters, collaborating with APAC and Global legal teams, and staying abreast of evolving data protection laws. Responsibilities include managing inquiries from authorities, providing training and insights on Korean data protection laws, and working with various business units on privacy and security challenges. The ideal candidate will have 6-9 years of relevant experience, with at least 4+ years in Korean data privacy law, excellent communication skills (English and Korean), and a solution-driven mindset.
Must have:
  • 6-9 years relevant experience (4+ in Korean data privacy)
  • Korean and English fluency (written and verbal)
  • Experience managing data privacy matters in Korea
  • Collaboration with global and local teams
  • Solution-driven mindset
  • CIPP or equivalent preferred
Good to have:
  • APAC data privacy law familiarity
  • Internet/tech/media sector experience
  • K-ISMS certification knowledge

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

 Netflix seeks an experienced data privacy and security lawyer to join our Seoul Office in Korea. This role will be part of both Korea Legal and Global Privacy Teams. In this role, you will support the business in Korea, being the initial point of contact as well as providing legal support for all privacy/data protection matters in the market.  You will closely collaborate with various members of the APAC and Global legal teams (e.g., Global and APAC Data Privacy & Security, Marketing, Business Affairs, Employment, Partnerships, Tax, Games, and Ads) on a range of privacy and security-related legal matters. 

Our legal team thinks critically about the range of legal issues our business faces and acts in a manner consistent with our dream team and people over process culture, one marked by a bias toward action, collaborative work, and candid discussions, by leaning into smart risks and taking ownership of bold decisions.

THE OPPORTUNITY

What you’ll do

  • Be the Privacy Pioneer: Lead the charge on privacy and data protection in Korea, serving as the initial point of contact for all privacy matters, working with the APAC Regional, Global, and local teams. 

  • Collaborate and Innovate: Work hand-in-hand with our APAC and Global Privacy legal teams, as well as Marketing, Business Affairs, Employment, Partnerships, Tax, Games, and Ads, to tackle a wide range of privacy and security challenges.

  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Partner with our Global Affairs team, who will monitor and track policy developments, draft submissions, analyze those developments, and support Netflix in shaping its position on new laws and regulations.

  • Educate and Empower: Provide context and insights on Korea data protection laws to our teams (both local and global) through engaging presentations, Q&A sessions, and training.

  • Inquiries from Authorities: Manage inquiries from relevant authorities, ensuring consistency and working closely with global and regional legal teams.

The Legal team at Netflix is focused on collaborating with our business partners to innovate and find effective and efficient solutions. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, demonstrate great initiative, be an effective cross-cultural communicator, and will welcome the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization. We are looking for someone who will also be excited and inspired by the

REQUIREMENTS

  • We’re seeking a qualified lawyer with 6~9 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house, with at least 4+ years of navigating data privacy laws and practices in Korea. Familiarity with privacy laws in other APAC countries is preferred. While not required, experience in the internet, technology, or media sectors, familiarity with regulatory compliance on information security, such as K-ISMS certification, would be preferred;

  • CIPP or equivalent privacy certification is preferred;

  • Solution-driven mindset and the ability to think practically, work independently with little guidance, but also to use good judgment to escalate issues when needed;

  • Proficiency in both English and Korean, including excellent verbal and written communication skills;

  • Strong analytical capabilities and sound judgment; 

  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;

  • Ability to understand and work with commercial and legal ambiguity and nuance to find creative and practical solutions;

  • Ability to learn quickly and tackle new subjects outside area of expertise; and

  • Ability to work proactively, independently, collaboratively, and reliably under pressure. 

is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

포용성은 넷플릭스의 핵심 가치 중 하나이며, 저희는 모든 지원자에게 의미 있는 면접 경험을 제공하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 채용 절차 중 장애나 기타 사유로 지원이나 조정이 필요하신 경우, 귀하의 채용 담당자에게 요청해 주시기 바랍니다.

저희는 고용주로서 균등한 기회를 제공하고 다양성을 존중하며.  저희는 다양성과 포용성에 대해 진지하고 신중하게 받아들이며, 인종, 민족, 종교, 피부색, 출생지, 생물학적 성별, 성별 정체성 및 표현, 성적 지향, 나이, 결혼 여부, 군 복무 또는 장애 여부 등을 이유로 차별하지 않습니다

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