Privacy, Legal Counsel Manager
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Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)Management Level
ManagerJob Description & Summary
Reporting to the Privacy & Intellectual Property Lead this position is a member of the Office of the General Counsel and provides legal support to the firms privacy data protection and intellectual property program. The role supports all facets of the firms enterprise-wide compliance with applicable privacy laws and internal policies and procedures.The successful candidate will provide strategic and practical advice on all aspects of privacy data governance and information protection including data protection impact assessments records retention breach management data loss prevention individual access rights commercial contracting privacy training and awareness and new ventures involving data. This role also supports intellectual property considerations where they intersect with the firms privacy and data governance objectives. As needed this role will support continuity across all aspects of the privacy and data protection program including breach management in the absence of the Privacy & Intellectual Property Lead. This position requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and leadership providing clear solutions-oriented counsel that balances compliance with business objectives
The Opportunity:
AsaPrivacyLegal Counsel Manager unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomesthatllelevate your career. Your role will include butisntlimited to:
Providingstrategicadvice on privacy data governance and information protection including breach management in the absence of thePrivacy &Intellectual Property Lead
Acting as a member of the Office of General Counsel and collaborating with senior leadership to supportthe firms privacy and data protection program
Advising on IT solution onboarding including AI deployments assessing privacy data protection and related intellectual property implications ofnew technology and evaluating vendor arrangements for compliance with applicable privacy laws and data governance standards
Supporting the development and implementation of privacy-related policiesprocesses risk assessments training and compliance monitoring
Delivering day-to-day guidance and implementation of privacy legal advice for each of PwCs Lines of Service
Drafting and reviewing contract clauses related to privacy data protection (includingfor emergingtechnology) and advising on applicable Canadian privacyregulatoryrequirements relevant to contract terms.
Maintaining current knowledge of federalprovincial and international privacy data security and information protection laws and emerging regulatory developments
Collaborating with and advising internal stakeholders at a local and network level
Preparing legal documents and coordinating requests between internal and external counsel
Acting as a Subject Matter Expert in privacy and data protection
What Youll Bring:
Your skills knowledge and experiences are what set you apart.Hereswhat we look for:
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with the ability to practice law in Ontario is
Professional certifications such as CIPP/C CIPP/E CIPM or AIGP are strongly preferred
Extensive privacy and data protection law experience gained in a law firm in-house legal department or regulatory environment and experience advising on CASL and Canadian federal and provincial privacy legislation
Fundamental understanding of privacy laws (PIPEDA GDPR CASL provincial privacy laws)
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks cross-border data transfer mechanisms and records management principles
Knowledge of intellectual property laws as they intersect with privacy and data protection
Able to work across diverse projects intersecting privacy datatechnologyand intellectual property in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
Ability to explain complex legal and regulatory information to business partners in a straightforward accessible manner
Strong negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to build consensus among stakeholders
Keen attention to detailwith ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities
Thisposition ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
The salary range for this position is $116400 - $166400.The posted salary rangerepresentsthe expected hiring range forPwC locations in major citycentres. Given our national recruiting approach ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada base salary isdeterminedby your skills experiencequalificationsand work location.In addition to base salary eligible employees may have opportunities toparticipatein variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements.We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.During the hiring process our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.
Whyyoulllove PwC
Wereinspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technologyyoullbe a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work and our continuous development environment will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island on the land that is now known as Canada which are the lands of the ancestral treaty and unceded territories of the First NationsMétisand Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racismcolonialismand oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Coaching and Feedback Commercial Laws Communication Compliance and Standards Complying With Regulations Contract Dispute Resolution Contract Negotiation Corporate Governance Corporate Governance Reports Corporate Litigations Corporate Records Management Creativity Developing Policies and Guidelines Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Employment Law Counseling Finance Laws Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Learning Agility 21 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Were committed to providing accommodation throughout the application interview and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best please let us know during the application process.The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly without seeing identity information such as your name or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data please refer to our Privacy Policy ( tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande demploi dentrevue et dembauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures dadaptation pour être parfaitement à laise faites-le-nous savoir à létape de la demande demploi.Lutilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA) dans le domaine du recrutement en est à ses balbutiements. Nous savons que vous pourriez vous demander comment et pourquoi nous y avons recours. À certains stades de notre processus de recrutement nous comptons sur lIA pour améliorer votre expérience. Par exemple pendant lexamen du curriculum vitæ ou lélaboration dune liste de recommandations personnalisées un agent conversationnel pourrait vous demander des précisions ou fixer avec vous un rendez-vous pour lentrevue. LIA nous aide à mieux lutter contre les préjugés car lévaluation des candidats se fait de façon juste et équitable sans que les informations didentification comme le nom ou le sexe soient connues. Elle nous permet également de mieux repérer les bons candidats pour un poste et dévaluer le lien entre leurs compétences leur expérience et leurs chances de réussir chez PwC Canada. Bien que lIA facilite certaines étapes de notre processus de recrutement les décisions finales dembauche sont toujours prises par des personnes. Pour en savoir plus sur lutilisation et la protection de vos données personnelles consultez notre politique sur la protection des renseignements confidentiels ( Experience:Manager
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