Data Privacy Lawyer

Axiom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development resources

Job summary

Axiom is looking for experienced Privacy Lawyers to provide legal counsel on compliance and strategy for diverse clients. Candidates should have a minimum of 7+ years of experience and thorough knowledge of privacy laws like GDPR and PIPEDA. The job involves reviewing and drafting privacy policies and agreements, and advising clients directly on legal matters. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and benefits, primarily remote work.

Apply to join a dynamic team that values legal expertise and innovation in a variety of industries.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience with exceptional law firm credentials
• Strong understanding of GDPR, PIPEDA, and Canadian privacy laws
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on privacy compliance and policy improvement
• Draft and update privacy policies and agreements according to global standards
• Advise business clients on corporate policies and solutions

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Axiom is seeking experienced Privacy Lawyers to partner with our F100 to F500 clients across diverse industries. You'll deliver expert legal advice on privacy compliance, update policies, and draft agreements in line with global standards. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience, exceptional credentials, and a thorough understanding of privacy laws like GDPR and PIPEDA.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice regarding privacy compliance requirements and opportunities for improvement of privacy policies for Canadian and multinational corporations.
• Review, draft, and update privacy policies, negotiating and drafting master services agreements in accordance with global privacy requirements, and providing support to the development of guidelines, training and tools to support privacy accountability and compliance.
• Collaborate with and advise business clients directly, providing guidance and practical solutions for various corporate policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of experience with exceptional academic and law firm credentials; in-house experience considered a plus.
• A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Substantive data protection and data privacy experience and an in-depth knowledge of Canadian, U.S. and EU privacy statutes – including GDPR, PIPEDA, and the Privacy Act.
• Experience providing regulatory and policy advice in the areas of data protection, privacy law and other areas of information law.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominantly work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail]. In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.