Senior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy

What are your contributions to the team?

• Support the implementation of the Privacy & Data Protection program and governance strategy, based on the company’s operations and applicable global legislation. 
• Provide legal expertise in various privacy-related matters. 
• Support the continuous adherence to the company’s Privacy & Data Protection program, policies, and best practices. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Develop and implement trainings relating to Privacy & Data Protection for internal teams. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including by reviewing documentation such as data processing agreements, privacy notices, policies, processes and directives, and advising teams. 
• Manage privacy incidents and breaches, internal audits, investigations and interact with local data protection authorities, when required. 
• Process and manage data subjects’ rights requests. 
• Advise on the keeping of certain records of processing activities.
• Perform activities related to privacy impact assessments and other similar risk assessments or management activities. 
• Manage other special projects on an as needed basis.
   

How to thrive in this role?

• You have more than 5 years of experience in a similar role for a company or in private practice, in a reputable law firm.
• You have a Degree in Law and are a Member of the Quebec or Ontario Bar, or, you have a Degree in another Business-related discipline (e.g. IT) combined with a solid experience tied to the role. 
• Being a Member of the Quebec or the Ontario Bar is an asset. 
• You have good knowledge of global privacy laws, and the ability to interpret and apply such laws, in Quebec, the U.S. and Europe (GDPR).
• You are a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or have a similar certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) or other reputable professional association (or possess the relevant qualifications to become one and are willing to study towards such goal).
• Being a Certified AI Governance Professional is an asset. 
• You have experience with privacy breach incident responses, privacy impact assessments, and review of data processing agreements.
• You can reconcile compliance requirements with practical business needs.
• You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in both French and English is essential.
• You can manage large projects as a proven team player with excellent interpersonal skills. 
• You possess solid knowledge of various IT applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• You are comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines and can work independently.
• You are available to travel occasionally if required.