Privacy Counsel

Overview

A leading technology company specializing in AI-powered marketing platforms is seeking a Privacy Attorney to support and develop its privacy program. This role involves ensuring compliance with privacy laws, mitigating risk, and building trust with customers and consumers. The position reports to the Global Privacy Counsel and works cross-functionally with various business units and strategic projects to advance the organization's data protection initiatives.

This is a remote-first role open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the US, with occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Global Privacy Counsel and Legal team to develop and implement privacy and governance strategies ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and privacy commitments.
• Enhance 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.
• Advise revenue, advertising solutions, client services, and security teams on privacy matters, including partnerships and business development opportunities.
• Identify applicable data protection law requirements and coordinate with internal teams to ensure proper data processing.
• Monitor evolving privacy legislation, including analysis of draft and proposed bills and amendments.
• Assist with privacy assessments and internal training exercises.
• Implement privacy by design principles, integrating privacy considerations into projects and business objectives.
• Continuously develop knowledge of data protection landscape and relevant industries through research, due diligence, training, and benchmarking.
• Support various data protection projects and coordinate activities with key stakeholders.
• Provide thought leadership internally and externally.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of privacy, legal operations, or similar experience in-house representing an organization in the adtech or martech industry, or within the privacy or data protection group of a reputable US firm.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws and industry guidelines, particularly those relevant to marketing and advertising technologies.
• Practical experience providing actionable legal guidance on risks and obligations under data protection frameworks such as CCPA, COPPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, business-relevant points.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Professional maturity, integrity, and a collaborative, positive mindset.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Active standing in at least one US state bar.
• Creativity and ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• IAPP Privacy certification is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for candidates located in Ontario, Canada: $140,800—$167,200 CAD (base salary only).
• Final compensation may include annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Compensation is aligned with candidate location and market data.
• Benefits include:
  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement/401K/Pension savings globally
  • Paid time off including birthdays off
  • Comprehensive mental health care program
  • Health benefits from day one
  • Work from home reimbursements
  • Optional global coworking memberships
  • Robust training and onboarding
  • Support for personal development initiatives
  • Access to programmatic courses and certifications
  • Parental leave program
  • Social and team events

Note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on country of employment and engagement nature.

Location

Remote-first role open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the US. Occasional travel may be required.