Lead Ssl Data Privacy Counsel

Company Overview:
DiDi Global Inc. is the world’s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.

DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.

LI-Hybrid

Team Overview:
You will work closely with Legal, InfoSec, and cross-functional teams to proactively identify privacy risks, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and enable innovation through privacy-by-design strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our privacy governance in the region and to serve as a trusted advisor to both legal peers and business stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

- Coordinating the design and execution of our privacy compliance strategy across SSL markets, ensuring alignment with global policies and local regulatory requirements.
- Supporting the development of internal policies, SOPs, and governance mechanisms, including Data Subject Requests (DSRs), records of processing activities, and privacy impact assessments.
- Advising on new features, business initiatives, or data uses, ensuring privacy-by-design principles are embedded from the start.
- Drafting and maintaining external-facing documents, such as privacy notices, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
- Reviewing and negotiating privacy-related contractual terms, including DPAs and data sharing agreements.
- Monitoring regulatory trends, providing risk-based recommendations, and leading engagement with authorities in response to inquiries, audits, or enforcement actions.
- Collaborating with Information Security Department to manage data incidents and to implement organizational and technical safeguards.
- Promoting a strong culture of privacy through training programs, awareness campaigns, and continuous stakeholder engagement.
- Supporting regulatory due diligence processes and helping business lines understand and comply with ridesharing, delivery, and fintech data obligations.

Role Qualifications:

- A law degree and strong expertise in privacy and data protection law (e.g., Mexico’s Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data, GDPR, etc.).
- 5-8 years of experience advising on privacy and data protection matters in a law firm or in-house legal department, ideally within a technology, mobility, or fintech environment.
- Demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into scalable operational processes and to assess privacy risks in emerging technologies (AI, analytics, etc.).
- Experience working in cross-functional and cross-border teams, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A pragmatic, business-oriented approach and a reputation for responsiveness, collaboration, and ethical integrity.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to drive initiatives independently while aligning with global teams.
- Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required.

EEO Statement:

- We create customer value - We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
- We are data-driven - We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
- We believe in Win-win Collaboration - Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
- We believe in integrity - Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
- We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
- We believe in Diversity and Inclusion - Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

**We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.**

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, an