Joo

Robotics & Embodied AI | Data Privacy & Compliance Professional (CIPP/A, CIPP/E)

About

I’m a legal and compliance professional with global experience across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., specializing in contracts, data privacy, and cross-border regulatory strategy. I’ve advised C-Suite leaders, product managers, and engineers on complex legal issues while also driving business operations, process improvement, and product enablement in fast-moving environments. I bring a same page-first collaborative approach, proven success in cross-border settings, and a genuine passion for building products that have a positive impact on users. Certified in CIPP/Europe and CIPP/Asia, I’ve built privacy programs from scratch, led compliance initiatives for AI/ML and SaaS products, and implemented GDPR/PDPA frameworks across multiple regions. My career spans significant transactional experience, managing external counsel, and serving as a strategic partner to product and business development teams. What excites me most is bridging law, business, and technology: helping products launch responsibly, reducing operational risk, and enabling teams to scale efficiently. I’m open to opportunities in San Francisco!

Country

City

Singapore

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Mandarin, Sleep Apnea, Business Counsel, Cantonese, Game AI, Procurement, Mobile Product Development, Training, Legal Education, Technology Product Development, Cross-border Transactions, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Go-to-Market Strategy, Computer Literacy, Product Design, Customer Satisfaction, Prospecting Skills, Data Privacy Training, Legal Policy, Contract Review

Experience

Solutions Attorney (Contract)

Legal Tech Company

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

· Legal tech company based in San Francisco · Ensure customer familiarity with product features, customer onboarding and success

Legal Counsel

Air Liquide

2021-11 - 2025-9 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Singapore

• Designed contract playbooks and templates with cross-functional teams, enhancing scalability for cross-border projects. • Redesigned procurement processes to mitigate commercial risks and bolster compliance. • Co-developed an in-house Contract Lifecycle Management solution by assessing the needs of various legal departments. • Led legal and compliance training sessions for Air Liquide’s Asia Pacific companies, promoting a culture of compliance.

Data Protection Officer

Nitto Denko Asia Technical Centre

2020-2 - 2021-11 · 1 yr 10 mos

Legal and Privacy Counsel

Nitto Denko Asia Technical Centre

2019-9 - 2021-11 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Built company-wide privacy and data protection infrastructure from scratch (policies, DPIAs, training), enabling compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, PDPA, CCPA, HIPAA) • Worked directly with software and hardware product managers and engineers on AI/ML development for sleep wearable and companion app, ensuring Privacy by Design while supporting product launches • Part of business development and product strategy teams; co-authored marketing content (LinkedIn/blog) for tech products; provided Go-To-Market support

Legal Counsel

Bosch ASEAN

2019-1 - 2019-7 · 7 mos

Singapore

• Implemented GDPR/PDPA compliance frameworks across Southeast Asia entities including training • Supported rollout of regional procurement and distribution contracts, aligning with anti-trust and corporate governance requirements • Partnered with external providers on litigation and risk management projects

Legal Counsel

Robert Bosch Ltd

2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

· Implemented GDPR/PDPA compliance frameworks across Southeast Asia entities including training · Customized EU-based company playbooks for SEA regional specificity and workflows · Aligned cross-border procurement and distribution contracts with anti-trust and corporate governance laws · Partnered with external providers on litigation and risk management projects

Legal Consultant

Axiom

2017-8 - 2018-12 · 1 yr 5 mos

Singapore

Legal analysis, review, and regulatory implementation Consulted at Goldman Sachs (Singapore) for regulatory implementation project Consulted at Bosch (SEA) for commercial support in ASEAN Commercial contracts review, process implementation Supported areas: Data privacy, e-commerce, software licensing, procurement, supply of goods and services

Legal Consultant

Goldman Sachs

2017 - 2018 · 1 yr

· Developed playbooks and process guides, aligning legal, data, and technology stakeholders for MiFID II compliance

Legal Associate

Darshan & Teo LLP

2016-9 - 2016-12 · 4 mos

• Led litigation, negotiation, and mediation sessions for civil and commercial matters • Conducted business development for the firm, and maintained own client portfolio, with multiple clients personally developed as a first-year associate via leads and word-of-mouth referrals

Practice Trainee

Darshan & Teo LLP

2016-1 - 2016-7 · 7 mos

NUS Students' Law Club Sports Director

National University of Singapore

2012-8 - 2013-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Management of sports events and initiatives within the Law faculty of the National University of Singapore.

Education

National University of Singapore

2010 - 2015 · 5 yrs

· Sports Director, Law Faculty Management Club - organized large-scale sports events for the faculty, including procurement, marketing, design, ticket sales