Senior Privacy Counsel (Contract) – Global Data Protection

PwC Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Privacy Specialist with a legal background to join their team. This mid-senior level contract position focuses on developing privacy policies, conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, and reviewing contracts in compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate has a law degree and experience in privacy operations within multi-jurisdictional environments. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a privacy office handling legal and operational responsibilities.
• Experience with laws like GDPR, Privacy Act, US CCPA, Hong Kong Privacy Ordinance.
• Familiarity with data security technologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update privacy policies for compliance.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to mitigate data-related risks.
• Review and negotiate contracts focusing on privacy clauses.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Bilingual ability

Education

Law degree

Tools

Data security technologies

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Privacy Specialist with a legal background to join their team. This mid-senior level contract position focuses on developing privacy policies, conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, and reviewing contracts in compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate has a law degree and experience in privacy operations within multi-jurisdictional environments. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.