Senior Legal Counsel Privacy

Ngākōreromotēnei tūranga / About the role

Join PwCs Office of General Counsel as Senior Legal Counsel Data Privacy. You will be a trusted privacy legal adviserprovidingcommercially focused legal advice and strategic support across privacy data protection AI governance and information security matters. Acting as a key privacy expert and stepping into the role of Privacy Officer you will support complex data privacy negotiations regulatory compliance data incidentmanagementandtechnology risk assessments.

You will play a key role in managing legal and regulatory risk strengthening privacy governance frameworks supporting data use policy initiatives and delivering guidance and training across the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

• ActasPwCNew ZealandsPrivacy Officer

• Lead andsupportcomplex data privacy negotiationsin client and supplier contracts

• Adviseon data incidentsinvolvingpersonalinformation AI governance technology risk assessments and contractual risks relating tonew technologies

• Review and negotiateclient master service agreementssuppliercontractsand other commercial arrangements

• Monitorlegislative and regulatory developments across privacy AI and data protection

• Identifyandescalatelegal and regulatory risks where appropriate

• Mentorjuniorstaffandcontributeto legal templates playbooks and training

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe ka whakawhanakehiarāneiitēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• 510 yearslegalcounsel experience preferablygainedin-house orin a largelaw firm

• CurrentNew Zealand practisingcertificate

• Demonstratedexperienceindata privacyanddata protection

• Strong understanding of NZ privacy legislation and exposure to international privacy frameworks

• Ability to review and negotiate complex technology data client and supplier agreements

• Commercially pragmatic with the ability to balance legal risk commercial outcomes and stakeholder relationships

• Experienceadvisingonprivacy incidents regulatory engagement and compliance responses

• Strong stakeholder management communication drafting and problem-solving capability

• Experience developing governance frameworks legal playbooks policies and training materials

• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

• Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

• Wellbeing- $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection;Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15dayspaid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

• Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyoullaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

• Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

• Time off-Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseup to two extra weeks annual leave

• Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mōte ahatāuetatariana / What are you waiting for

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Ngāwhakautuki opātai/Your questions answered

Motuhake / Independence:Maintainingindependence is fundamental todemonstratingthat PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires anindependencereview process.

Nau mai ngātonowawe/ We encourage early applications:This role may close before the listed date if weidentifya suitable candidate.

Atamaihangahanga/ A.I. usage:Please note that secure A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.