Head of APAC Technology & Data Legal, Executive Director

Specifically, you will have managerial oversight of the team in relation to the following: Review, draft, negotiate and close a broad range of technology, market data, professional services and general services agreements, including but not limited to technology outsourcing, hardware and software purchases, SaaS and other cloud transactions, data centres, maintenance and support arrangements, design and construction agreements, space and facilities agreements, and market data, business information services and index licence agreements. Work closely with compliance, risk and business partners on identifying and interpreting legal and regulatory changes across technology, data, privacy, cybersecurity, information management, outsourcing, and operational resilience areas, advising on practical impact to the Firm, and reflecting change through implementation and remediation programs, including updating and/or drafting relevant contract templates, policies, frameworks, standards and programs. Assess and handle cyber, operational system failure, data breach and fraud incidents and reporting. Coordinate trademark and domain name registrations, patent applications, advise on brand infringement matters, and handle general IP queries from BUs. Support BUs on strategic projects that involve technology and data aspects. Advocate on technology, data, privacy, cyber, outsourcing, operational resiliency regulatory consultations. Conduct legal research as necessary. Support on ad-hoc regulatory exams, inspections and inquiries. Develop contract templates, firm policies and procedures. Requirements Qualified lawyer in any Commonwealth jurisdiction. Minimum 10 years of relevant, post-qualification experience, preferably at large/complex financial institution, technology company, or law firm. Excellent written and spoken English. Spoken Cantonese/Mandarin and written Chinese is an advantage. Knowledge and experience in technology legal advisory, data, privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity and/or commercial contracts is an advantage. A leader, responsible, and diligent. Highly organised and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and handle a fast-paced environment. Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Strong communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to distill and communicate information and ideas in a clear and succinct manner. Ability to work independently, form opinions and make decisions, while being a team player and collaborate well with others. Possess sound business judgement and ability to assess legal risk, while providing practical advice. Ability to interact and effectively advise senior members of the Firm and BUs. Ability to anticipate ahead of time and escalate issues as appropriate. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.