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About the Role

The Head of APAC Privacy will provide strategic legal advice and support for eBay's privacy, data protection, and AI governance program across the Asia Pacific region. This role ensures compliance with privacy and data protection laws, ethical AI development, and data protection integration into product design and business processes. The role reports to the Head of Privacy Advisory in the US and collaborates with global and APAC legal teams, providing vision and leadership to privacy support for diverse operations including domestic marketplaces, payments, international Cross-Border Trade, and high-potential seller growth markets.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice on new privacy and data trends to ensure regional e-commerce products, services, and seller tools comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Lead Privacy by Design (PbD) implementation across APAC product launches, collaborating with engineering and product teams.
Act as the APAC privacy subject matter authority for Privacy Risk Assessments (PRAs)/DPIAs and AI intake processes, including third-party vendor management compliance.
Monitor, assess, and drive compliance readiness for evolving privacy laws across the region.
Operationalize new frameworks in emerging markets and implement critical amendments to existing regimes.
Act as the primary regional point of contact for complex user escalations.
Lead incident management and response efforts.
Handle regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations from Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) across APAC and the Middle East.
Support the rollout of eBay’s global AI Governance framework in APAC, advising on ethical AI use, monitoring regional AI regulations, and ensuring accountability.
Act as a critical link between the APAC business and EU/US-based privacy leadership.
Provide training for regional teams on requirements and ensure local implementations align with global baseline standards.

Requirements

Hold a law degree and be admitted to practice law in Australia.
Minimum 10 years of dedicated privacy and data protection experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
Familiarity and legal experience within the e-commerce, digital marketplace, or platform technology industries is highly preferred.
Deep understanding of data protection laws and cross-border transfer requirements throughout APAC.
Practical experience navigating and applying European Union privacy concepts within an international business footprint.
CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe) certification is highly preferred.
Consistent track record of handling privacy inquiries, consumer complaints, data incidents, and dealing directly with DPAs and regulators in the region.
Capability and eagerness to explore technology.
Expertise with Privacy by Design, conducting DPIAs, and strong knowledge of relevant technologies including data anonymization, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.
AI fluency, including effective and responsible use of generative AI and legal technology tools to support litigation tasks and improve efficiency without compromising legal judgment or work quality.
Strong analytical capabilities with an ability to work on complex regulatory and business problems.
Adaptable, bringing a practical and creative approach to compliance that supports business growth.
Exceptional interpersonal and writing skills, with a proven track record to establish relationships, simplify highly technical material for business audiences, and collaborate effectively with legal, business, and engineering colleagues across multiple time zones.

Skills

Privacy by Design
DPIAs
Data anonymization
Cloud infrastructure
Artificial intelligence
Generative AI
Legal technology tools
Analytical capabilities
Interpersonal skills
Writing skills
Collaboration
Strategic legal advice
Incident management
Regulatory engagement
Compliance readiness

Location

Australia
Asia Pacific region
Middle East

Experience Level

Minimum 10 years of dedicated privacy and data protection experience

Education Level

Law degree
Admitted to practice law in Australia

About the Company

eBay is a global ecommerce leader and commerce pioneer, empowering millions of buyers and sellers in over 190 markets worldwide. The company is committed to reinventing the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts, fostering authenticity, bold ideas, and economic opportunity for all. eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) connects individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations globally, enabling economic opportunity for all sizes.

Equal Opportunity

eBay is an equal opportunity employer, providing consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Accommodations for needs can be requested via talent@ebay.com.
eBay is committed to digital accessibility for people with disabilities.