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# Group Function - Privacy Legal Counsel at NetEase Games

- **Company:** NetEase Games
- **Location:** Hong Kong / Guoco Midtown, Singapore
- **Posted:** 2026-06-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neteasegames/jobs/5166639007

## 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.

## About NetEase Games

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NetEase Games is the global video game development and publishing division of NetEase, Inc., known for titles like *Marvel Rivals*, *Naraka: Bladepoint*, and *Knives Out*.
- **Entity Type**: Public (division of NetEase, Inc., listed on NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999)
- **Headquarters**: Guangzhou, China
- **Founded**: 2001
- **Founders**: NetEase, Inc. was founded by William Ding; the games division was established as part of the company.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Computer Games / Video Games
- **Target customers**: B2C – global gamers across mobile, PC, and console platforms
- **Mission or purpose**: "Driving Innovation with Ingenuity" – creating premium interactive entertainment experiences and infusing play with culture and education.

## Products & Services
- **Marvel Rivals**: A team-based PvP shooter featuring Marvel superheroes (PC/console).
- **Naraka: Bladepoint**: A battle royale melee combat game (PC, mobile).
- **Knives Out**: A battle royale shooter popular in Japan and Asia (mobile).
- **Where Winds Meet**: An open-world martial arts RPG (PC/mobile).
- **Harry Potter: Magic Awakened**: A collectible card RPG set in the Wizarding World (mobile).
- **Licensed & Co-Developed Titles**: Partnerships with Blizzard Entertainment (e.g., *Diablo Immortal* co-development in China), Mojang (Minecraft China), Warner Bros., and others.
- **Global Studio Network**: Independent studios in North America, Europe, Japan, and Canada (e.g., Quantic Dream, Grasshopper Manufacture, SkyBox Labs) that develop and publish original IP.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: NetEase, Inc. market cap is publicly traded; exact figure not provided here – refer to stock exchanges.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of NetEase Games: **USD 1.9 billion** (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang (Microsoft), Warner Bros., Marvel Entertainment.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Acquired Quantic Dream (2022), Grasshopper Manufacture (2021), SkyBox Labs (2023).
  - Global headcount of ~2,169 with +0.7% YoY growth.
  - Operates in 9+ countries with offices in China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, UK, Canada, US.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Large in-house R&D**: One of the world’s largest internal game development teams, enabling rapid iteration and self-publishing.
- **IP Portfolio & Partnerships**: Strong relationships with global entertainment brands (Marvel, Warner Bros., Blizzard) and ownership of cult studios.
- **Cross-Platform Expertise**: Proven track record in mobile, PC, and console markets, especially in Asia and expanding globally.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion**: Establishing and supporting independent studios in North America, Europe, and Japan to create locally relevant content.
- **Premium IP Development**: Investing in original and licensed IP for worldwide audiences.
- **Multi-Platform Publishing**: Expanding PC/console presence while maintaining mobile leadership.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes "integrity, collaboration, and responsibility" with a creative environment for game makers.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid/remote options available for many roles (e.g., Community Manager in UK – Remote; Senior Gameplay Engineer in Canada – Remote).
- **Global Opportunities**: Offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, London, Montreal, Vancouver, Pasadena – offering relocation and cross-cultural collaboration.
- **Perks & Engineering Culture**: Competitive compensation (Senior Game Designer ~$156k USD/yr, SRE ~$153k USD/yr), involvement with major IP, and access to cutting-edge game tech.
- **Employer Rating**: 3.4/5 on LinkedIn (544 reviews) – work-life balance rated 3.0, compensation 3.6, culture 3.0, career 3.4.

## Sources
1. [neteasegames.com](https://www.neteasegames.com/index.html)
2. [linkedin.com/company/netease-games](https://www.linkedin.com/company/netease-games)
3. [ir.netease.com](https://ir.netease.com/company-overview/corporate-profile)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/neteasegames](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neteasegames)

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