APAC Technology & Data Legal, Vice President

Primary Responsibility:

> Serve as a principal legal advisor on technology, data, privacy, intellectual property and cybersecurity matters for all Morgan Stanley entities and business units (BUs) in APAC.
> Serve as a trusted advisor for the Morgan Stanley technology department, on a wide variety of technology laws and requirements, such as sourcing/outsourcing/offshoring, artificial intelligence, cloud, intellectual property, operational resiliency and other emerging technologies.
> 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, maintenance and support arrangements, and design and construction agreements.
> Work closely with compliance, risk and business partners on identifying legal and regulatory changes across technology, data, privacy, cybersecurity, and outsourcing matters, advising on practical impact to the Firm, and reflecting such change in relevant contract templates, policies, frameworks, standards and programs.
> Assess and handle cyber, operational system failure, and data breach incidents and reporting.
> Coordinate trademark and domain name registrations, 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.
> Support on ad-hoc regulatory exams, inspections and inquiries.

Requirements

> Qualified lawyer in any Commonwealth jurisdiction.
> Minimum 5-7 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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. 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. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. 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.