Legal & Compliance - Exec / Snr Exec / Asst Mgr Legal and Compliance (Data Protection)

Role summary

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Singapore Airlines is seeking an Executive, Senior Executive or Assistant Manager to support legal and compliance matters, with a focus on data protection. The role is likely to involve advising business units on Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act and other privacy regulations, reviewing agreements and data-processing arrangements, maintaining compliance records, conducting risk assessments, supporting audits and investigations, and preparing internal guidance or training. Candidates should possess a law degree or relevant compliance qualification, with experience in data protection, privacy, technology law or regulatory compliance. Strong drafting, research, communication and stakeholder-management skills are expected. Familiarity with international privacy frameworks, including the GDPR, would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, commercially aware, discreet and able to work independently in a complex multinational environment.

About the employer

Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier of Singapore and one of the world’s best-known full-service airlines. Headquartered at Changi Airport, the group operates an extensive international passenger network across Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, Africa and the Middle East, supported by subsidiaries and strategic airline partnerships. The company is recognised for service quality, operational excellence, premium cabin products and strong brand standards. Its activities include passenger and cargo transportation, aircraft engineering, ground services, loyalty programmes and travel-related businesses. Singapore Airlines employs a large, diverse workforce in Singapore and overseas, offering opportunities across aviation operations, technology, finance, legal, customer service, engineering and corporate functions. Employees typically work in a structured, performance-focused environment where safety, service, integrity and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, modern island city-state with strong employment prospects in aviation, finance, technology, logistics, healthcare, hospitality, professional services and multinational corporate functions. Its culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences, reflected in its food, festivals, languages and neighbourhoods. Residents enjoy efficient public transport, excellent healthcare, safe streets, shopping, parks and easy access to regional destinations. Housing can be expensive, especially in central areas, so newcomers often compare locations and consider shared accommodation. Foreign professionals generally need employer-sponsored permission to work, commonly an Employment Pass for qualifying professional roles or an S Pass for eligible skilled positions; approval depends on salary, credentials and government requirements. Employers usually assist with applications, but candidates should verify current rules with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. English is widely used at work and in daily life, making relocation relatively accessible.