Senior Corporate Counsel - Privacy (12-month FTC)

Bring your ‘you’ to TPG Telecom, and help us build meaningful relationships and support vibrant, connected communities. We’re better and bolder together.

TPG Telecom started with a belief that we can make things better for Australians. We believe in the power of meaningful relationships to support vibrant, connected communities where everyone belongs. It’s our why; our reason to exist. Now, we’re proud to be one of Australia’s leading mobile and internet providers. We’re not just redefining telco, we’re changing its course. And you play a role in that. A big one. The opportunities are plenty for those who are ready to accept the challenge. Could that be you?

Your opportunity:

The role is for a senior commercial lawyer to join the TPG legal department supporting TPG group’s Privacy function. However, the role may require you to undertake work within any team of TPG’s legal department from time to time. 

As our valued Senior Corporate Counsel - Privacy, you will play a vital role within the TPG legal team. You will be tasked with providing strategic advice and risk analysis in relation to privacy and data security management. This will involve balancing business opportunities and projects with associated legal and compliance risks in a complex and fast-evolving regulatory environment. You’ll draw on your expertise in privacy law, data protection, compliance and risk management to effectively implement privacy policies and best practices across the organisation.

You'll make impact by:

• Advising on compliance with privacy and data protection laws as well as legal and regulatory aspects of data collection, use, disclosure and storage.
• Providing privacy and data retention analysis and advice in relation to a wide range of data-related issues.
• Conducting privacy impact assessments for TPG projects and products, advising on new initiatives that have a potential privacy impact and working closely with TPG’s Product teams to maintain TPG’s portfolio of services and roll out new service offerings.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating privacy and data security terms in contracts with business partners and suppliers.
• Assisting with TPG’s response to privacy incidents and data breaches, as well as data breach preparedness.
• Assisting with the development of TPG’s privacy management plan and policies.
• Assisting with the development of privacy training materials and communications to increase employee awareness of privacy.
• Delivering pragmatic customer focussed solutions to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Building effective relationships and positively influencing TPG and key TPG stakeholders by acting in a manner closely aligned to TPG’s values. 

What you’ll bring:

• Legally qualified (holds a current practicing certificate or equivalent)
• Minimum experience 6 years PQE.
• Strong experience in handling privacy and data security issues and knowledge of Australian privacy legislation
• Excellent communication skills and an independent thinker
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a commercial and pragmatic approach
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced and dynamic work environment

What's in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid way of working (from home and office)
• ‘Stay Connected Mobile’ – Access to a free mobile plan
• ‘Stay Connected NBN’ – Access to a free NBN 100 plan
• Access to TPG Learning Hub platform and internal development opportunities
• Access to Corporate Partner Discounts

Come join us and build a better future. Apply today.

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Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s OK! At TPG Telecom, we’re all about creating an accessible workplace where everybody feels safe to bring their authentic self to work - regardless of background. If you think this role is a great fit for you but some of the qualifications don’t align with your experience, we still encourage you to apply - you might just be the perfect candidate for a similar role with us! Learn more about life at TPG Telecom here.

TPG Telecom also acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of lands and waterways where this office can be found in Barangaroo.

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