Strategic Legal Counsel – Privacy and Information Security

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

. Act as a senior legal expert and provide a market-aligned strategic vision to the team and partners in privacy and information security .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeQuebec City • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in privacy and information security law, with a strong focus on strategic legal advice for business operations, compliance, and incident response. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration while ensuring alignment with legal standards and best practices.

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Privacy Law ExpertiseInformation Security LawStrategic Legal AdviceLeadership and Team DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Law Degree (LL.B.)Privacy LawInformation SecurityMergers and AcquisitionsCommercial ContractsCrisis ManagementData ProtectionPolicy DevelopmentRegulatory AnalysisIncident Response

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingBusiness AcumenInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Member in Good Standing of Provincial Bar

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityFraud PreventionData-Driven Business StrategiesCross-Functional AlignmentCommunity of Practice

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a senior legal expert and provide a market-aligned strategic vision to the team and partners in privacy and information security
Provide strategic legal advice to business areas including mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, sales and product development, distribution, technology, human resources, crisis management, and data-driven business strategies
Develop a global and forward-looking understanding of the organization’s legal needs and contribute to strategic initiatives
Lead and coordinate legal support for incident response, including cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection matters
Monitor, analyze, and communicate emerging legislative and regulatory trends
Support implementation, review, and updating of policies, standards, guidelines, and programs
Harmonize Canadian and U.S. legal approaches with relevant legal counsel
Collaborate with Practice Leaders to ensure cross-functional alignment
Participate in industry meetings and forums
Serve as primary point of contact for key partners
Oversee and coordinate projects involving multiple team members
Establish and maintain a community of practice
Promote best practices across internal teams
Coach and develop team members while fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing
Ensure compliance with legal processes, standards, and guidelines and contribute to continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Holds a law degree (LL.B.)
Member in good standing of a provincial bar
Minimum of 15 years of experience in privacy, information security, or related fields
Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
Ability to tackle complex issues
Proven ability to influence, mobilize, and build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization
Strong industry network
Natural leadership and excellent organizational skills
Strong autonomy
Interpersonal skills, collaboration, and professional rigor
Advanced level of English proficiency
Ability to interact with and train colleagues, including managers and senior leaders, across offices in Canada and the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence
Artificial intelligence tools empowering employees to increase personal effectiveness and support organizational growth
Healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment
Hybrid work environment with flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces
Flexible group insurance
Competitive pension plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation and wellness/personal development days
Telemedicine
Employee and family assistance program
Ergonomic furniture program
Performance bonus
Discounts on iA products