Privacy Counsel

StackAdapt; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,800 - 167,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonuses

Job summary

StackAdapt, a leading tech company based in Toronto, seeks a Privacy Attorney to support their privacy program. You will develop strategies to maintain compliance with privacy laws and enhance privacy practices within the company. This role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and offers a remote-first work model. The compensation for this position ranges between $140,800 CAD and $167,200 CAD, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of privacy, legal operations, or similar experience in-house.
• Hands-on experience providing legal guidance regarding data protection frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement privacy and governance strategies.
• Collaborate on processes to monitor and improve privacy practices.
• Negotiate and draft Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
• Monitor evolving privacy legislation.
• Support a variety of data protection projects.

Skills

Understanding of data protection laws

Creativity

Strong attention to detail

Exceptional writing skills

Education

Active standing in at least one state bar in the U.S.

IAPP Privacy certification

Job description

Overview

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.

As StackAdapt’s Privacy Attorney, reporting to the Global Privacy Counsel, you will be directly involved in supporting and developing StackAdapt’s privacy program to maintain compliance with privacy laws, mitigate risk and build trust with customers and consumers. This position will work cross-functionally with business units and within strategic projects to advance StackAdapt’s privacy program and supporting technologies. This is an exciting opportunity at a high growth Canadian tech company that allows you to play a key role in implementing strategic data protection initiatives throughout the enterprise to unify central business and technology groups.

StackAdapt is a Remote First company and you will work as part of a highly collaborative remote global Legal team. This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the US. Occasional travel may be required.

What you’ll be doing

• Work closely with the Global Privacy Counsel and other members of the Legal team to develop and implement privacy and governance strategies to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements as well as privacy commitments
• Collaborate with the Global Privacy Counsel and Compliance Lead, on the enhancement of processes to monitor, audit, and improve information and privacy practices
• Support commercial transactions by negotiating and drafting Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and other privacy-related contractual provisions, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws while supporting business objectives
• Assist members of the revenue, advertising solutions, client services and security teams on privacy matters, including in areas related to partnerships and business development opportunities
• Identify requirements of applicable data protection laws and regulations and coordinate with internal teams to ensure proper data processing
• Monitor evolving privacy legislation including analyses of draft and proposed bills and amendments
• Assist with privacy assessments and internal training exercises
• Implement privacy by design principles and ensure privacy considerations are integrated into projects and business objectives
• Continuously develop skills and knowledge of the data protection landscape and relevant industries through research, due diligence, training, benchmarking, and other means
• Support the team with a variety of data protection projects and coordinating various activities with key stakeholders as required
• Provide thought leadership internally and externally

What you’ll bring to the table

• Understanding of data protection laws and industry guidelines, particularly those relevant to marketing and advertising technologies
• Practical, business-minded professional with at least 5 years of privacy, legal operations, or similar experience in-house representing an organisation in the adtech or martech industry, or within the privacy or data protection group of a reputable US firm
• Creativity, a day to day ability to think outside the box, and an ability to work exceptionally collaboratively with others
• Hands-on experience providing practical and actionable legal guidance regarding risks and obligations under data protection frameworks (e.g., CCPA, COPPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA)
• Ability to synthesize complex information into succinct and relevant points, including the ability to translate privacy concepts to business terms
• A positive, collaborative spirit, and a learning mindset
• Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional maturity and integrity
• Exceptional writing skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to create original drafted documents
• IAPP Privacy certification a plus
• Active standing in at least one state bar in the U.S

Compensation and benefits

The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in Ontario, Canada. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package. Factors Influencing Final Compensation: The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications. Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.

Ontario Salary Band: $140,800 CAD - $167,200 CAD

About StackAdapt

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with, you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know. We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions. For more on privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy.