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# Group Function - Privacy Legal Counsel

Hong Kong +1 more Legal & Compliance 

Listed on NetEase’s official careers site. Listed as of October 11, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on NetEase’s careers site →](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neteasegames/jobs/5166639007)

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## Job description

### About the Company

NetEase, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTES and HKEX: 9999) is a global powerhouse in the Internet and online game industry, with a market capitalization of $80+ billion and more than 25,000 employees worldwide. The NetEase group encompasses a range of innovative businesses centered around content creation, including: NetEase Games, one of the largest and most renowned game developers worldwide by size, revenue and game offerings. Over the years, NetEase

Games has focused on developing high quality content and providing the best experience for gamers around the world; Youdao (NYSE: DAO), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading technology-focused intelligent learning company; Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading online music content community; Yanxuan, NetEase’s private label consumer lifestyle brand; and

Other innovative businesses, including, among others, an online payment platform and to-B AI technology solutions provider.

### About this Role

We are seeking a mid-level Group Privacy Legal Counsel with 4–8 years of experience to join our legal team. You will manage global privacy compliance, mitigate data risks, and support cross-functional teams on privacy-by-design initiatives, reporting to NetEase’s Head of Privacy & Data Protection. You will also support cybersecurity risk management and compliance with emerging AI regulations and related matters. This position is part of the Group International Legal department which oversees legal matters for the NetEase group (ex-China) and coordinates with the legal teams within each division of the group.

### Responsibilities

Include: Compliance Management: Maintain and update global privacy policies, notices, and internal frameworks for our global business units, including online games, music streaming, e-commerce, e-sports, intelligent learning, and others.

### Product Counseling

Work with product and engineering teams to implement privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default and responsible AI principles into product lifecycles.

### Risk Assessments

Provide legal guidance on cross-border data transfers and data localization requirements and conduct, review, and document Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

### Contract Management

Draft, negotiate, and review Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) as well as the data privacy-related provisions in a wide range of commercial agreements with third parties, including IP licensing and software co-development agreements.

### Incident Response

Investigate potential data/cybersecurity incidents and manage regulatory notification obligations.

### Employee Training

Design and deliver privacy and AI awareness training across global offices.

### Regulatory Monitoring

Track emerging privacy and AI laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, EU AI Act, EU Digital Services Act, local regulations) and update frameworks.

### Outside Counsel

Collaborate and coordinate with outside counsel across various jurisdictions.

### Other

Take on other relevant duties as assigned and commensurate with your ability.

### Requirements

Qualification: Qualified lawyer in the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and/or Canada.

### Experience

4 to 8 years of legal practice focused on privacy and data protection, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

### Industry Background

Mix of major law firm training and in-house corporate experience preferred.

### Tech Literacy

Understanding of data flows and mapping, cloud computing, and modern IT architecture, and familiarity or interest in the interactive entertainment industry in general.

### Languages

Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese. This role supports business operations across multiple regions and business units and requires frequent collaboration with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and cross-functional teams at NetEase's headquarters in China.

### Location

Preferably Hong Kong or Singapore.

### Preferred Skills & Certifications

Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or CIPM designations are highly desirable.

### Self-starter

Demonstrates high self-initiative and can work with teams to drive projects to pragmatic solutions.

### Communication

Ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business advice.

### Dynamic Work Environment

Growth mindset that can thrive in a dynamic, cross-border environment, while working effectively across different disciplines, cultures, and time zones. Fair Employment Practices At NetEase, we are committed to fair employment practices. We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 30, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 11, 2026
- Listed for: 73 days
- Location: Hong Kong +1 more[Apply on NetEase’s careers site →](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neteasegames/jobs/5166639007)

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