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About this opportunity:

The Group Privacy Office within Group Function (GF) Legal Affairs & Compliance develop and maintain Ericsson's global Privacy Framework and Privacy Program.

The Group Privacy Office also support legal teams, privacy advisors and Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in the Business Areas (BAs), Market Areas (MAs), Group Functions (GFs) as well as operational units, which are responsible for supporting and monitoring the execution of the privacy program in all operating units and legal entities within the countries of responsibility.

What You Will Do

Represent the Group Privacy Office in Market Area North East Asia (MNEA), collaborating with Privacy Advisors, Legal Counsels, Compliance, Security, and other stakeholders to provide guidance and support.

Act as a subject matter expert on complex privacy issues, translating regulations and standards into policy, guidance, tools, and best practices, while advising on contracts, PIAs, incidents, DSARs, and records of processing activities.

Monitor and maintain awareness of applicable privacy laws and regulations in MNEA and assess compliance with local legal requirements.

Provide legal and regulatory advice on privacy, data security, and related matters for projects, products, and new business opportunities, ensuring compliance with Ericsson's privacy strategy.

Support stakeholders by developing and delivering templates, standards, training, and awareness activities on privacy and related regulations.
Conduct privacy risk assessments and support stakeholders in their work to define annual/tactical privacy compliance plans.
Lead and promote a culture of privacy compliance, transparency, and professional accountability across the organization.

The Skills You Bring

Minimum 5 years' experience as a privacy-focused business lawyer or privacy officer, with legal or security background.
Strong knowledge of privacy regulations in North East Asia, GDPR expertise, and interest in global privacy programs.
Proven ability to independently manage legal/privacy matters, prioritize conflicting demands, and work in fast-paced environments.
Excellent communication, networking, and social skills; at least basic Japanese and fluent in English (additional language desirable).
Integrity, analytical skills, and systematic, goal-oriented working style.
Team player who drives change, with international experience and IAPP certification (CIPM, CIPP/A, CIPP/E or equivalent) highly valued.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won't be alone.

You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do.

We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city:
Japan (JP) || Yokohama


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