Assistant General Counsel, Privacy — Hybrid & Global Impact

TRSS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in Toronto is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead their global privacy compliance efforts. The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor and has over 10 years of experience in privacy law, with strong leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. Join a team that champions inclusion and offers extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Mental health days

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive privacy and data protection legal experience.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state; Canadian bar admission is a plus.
• Strong people leadership experience with the ability to build and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of attorneys and privacy professionals in global privacy compliance.
• Monitor evolving privacy laws and provide business guidance.
• Assist in the design and maintenance of the Privacy Program.

Skills

Privacy compliance leadership

Legal research

Team development

International privacy law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

A leading legal consultancy in Toronto is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead their global privacy compliance efforts. The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor and has over 10 years of experience in privacy law, with strong leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. Join a team that champions inclusion and offers extensive career development opportunities.