Privacy Counsel, International

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

We have a compelling career opportunity for a lawyer to join the Companys Privacy Center of Excellence in a role that will provide a driven candidate with great opportunities to work on a variety of privacy data and AI matters. Data is fundamental to our client services at Marsh McLennan.

We pride ourselves on being responsible stewards of the data we are entrusted with and thoughtful in our design of innovative offerings to help clients manage risks.

As Privacy Counsel you will play an important role in supporting impactful privacy initiatives at a global Fortune 200 stalwart.

What can you expect

• A fun and driven privacy team that strives to deliver privacy compliance without compromising client service excellence and innovation
• Experienced and supportive leadership. We have each others backs and navigate the ever-evolving complexities of privacy together as a tight-knit team.
• Exposure to a truly global organization that can offer excellent ongoing career development opportunities
• Something new every day! Our client offerings are ever-growing across a broad array of industries where the demand for sophisticated insights is paramount. You will not be bored as you apply your privacy know-how to new and unique scenarios.

We will count on you to:

• Advise cross-functional teams on compliance with privacy marketing and AI laws and regulations including by drafting templates and playbooks
• Review and negotiate privacy terms in client and vendor contracts
• Research privacy and technology legal regulatory enforcement and litigation trends and provide updates on how these developments impact our organization
• Complete Privacy Risk Assessments for new internal and client-facing offerings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT security compliance product marketing and engineering to embed privacy-by-design principles

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree
• JD degree
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a corporate environment or law firm with exposure to advising on privacy data and/or technology matters

What makes you stand out:

• Experience conducting legal research and producing summaries and guidance notes for different audiences
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Willingness and ability to work independently to accomplish assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to work within a matrix environment managing relationships with different business stakeholders and to problem-solve effectively across multiple geographies
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
• A sense of humor. We expect the relentless pursuit of excellence. We appreciate the ability to laugh at yourself and learn when you fall short of expectations
• Confidence to challenge assumptions and the intelligence creativity and empathy to do so in a constructive and collaborative way
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with a focus on privacy and security terms
• Good understanding of information technology systems and their security requirements
• Familiarity with AI and algorithmic decision-making tools digital platforms and online tracking technologies
• Any CIPP certification

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues clients and communities
• Hybrid working culture with a healthy work-life balance
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk strategy and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh Guy Carpenter Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90000 colleagues Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background disability ethnic origin family duties gender orientation or expression marital status nationality parental status personal or social status political affiliation race religion and beliefs sex/gender sexual orientation or expression skin color or any other characteristic protected by applicable accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individuals particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.