Legal Counsel & Data Privacy Assistant Manager — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- internship
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
Summary
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Legal Counsel and Data Privacy Specialist to join our Legal team in Malaysia.
This dual-role position is responsible for providing practical legal support and ensuring Zurich’s compliance with data protection laws.
- Summary
- We are seeking a qualified and experienced Legal Counsel and Data Privacy Specialist to join our Legal team in Malaysia.
- Key responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents, ensuring legal soundness and effective risk mitigation.
- Bahasa Malaysia an advantage Qualification/ Experience Education :
- Experience within the insurance or takaful industry is a strong advantage.
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents, ensuring legal soundness and effective risk mitigation.
- Provide practical, business‑focused legal advice on day‑to‑day operational, commercial, insurance, and takaful matters in line with Zurich’s policies and standards.
- Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal governance requirements.
- Contribute legal expertise to company projects and broader business initiatives as assigned.
- Support in implementing and maintaining data protection governance frameworks, including DPIAs, privacy reviews, and compliance documentation.
- Assist with incident management, internal escalation processes, and preparation of data protection reports for management and regulatory purposes. What we look for:
- Experience in data protection, privacy compliance, and contract law
- Understanding of Malaysian PDPA, global privacy standards, and business operations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Key requirements
- Bahasa Malaysia an advantage Qualification/ Experience Education :
- Experience within the insurance or takaful industry is a strong advantage.
Application process
- With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs, or culture.
- We are committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
- Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.
- So, make a difference.
- Be challenged.
- Be inspired.
- Be supported, Love what you do.
- Work for us.
Additional details
- Assist with incident management, internal escalation processes, and preparation of data protection reports for management and regulatory purposes.
- Proactive, organized, and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership Bahasa Malaysia an advantage Qualification/ Experience
- Professional certifications in data privacy are a plus
Notes and original content
- What we look for:
- Proactive, organized, and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership
- Fluent in English;
- Bahasa Malaysia an advantage
- Qualification/ Experience
- Degree in Law
- Experience :
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 142'000 - 249'500 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a internship position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
