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Associate General Counsel, Privacy Officer
Zensurance. Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership/binder agreements .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership/binder agreements
- Support product development, underwriting authorities, and digital automation risks
- Ensure compliance with provincial insurance regulators such as RIBO across Canadian operating provinces
- Assist the General Counsel in preparing Board of Directors materials
- Provide legal guidance to the internal Claims/Errors & Omissions team on complex files, litigation, and risk mitigation
- Serve as enterprise privacy authority and maintain the data protection framework with the Information Security Officer
- Develop, maintain, and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments
- Lead legal response to data security incidents and privacy inquiries
- Manage breach notification assessments and transparent reporting
- Develop and deliver compliance and privacy training for 350+ staff
- Establish ethical and legal guardrails for AI, machine learning, and AI-driven underwriting tools
- Monitor emerging Canadian technology regulations
- Review digital, online, and traditional marketing initiatives for regulatory compliance
- Support the GC/CECO in maintaining and evolving the corporate Ethics and Compliance program
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- Active member in good standing with a Canadian common law society, e.g. Law Society of Ontario
- 6 to 10+ years of post-call experience
- Experience blending top-tier law firm training with in-house experience in property & casualty insurance, fintech, or broader financial services
- Deep familiarity with the Canadian insurance regulatory landscape, digital brokerage models, and MGA structures
- Comfort advising on digital technology, online platforms, AI, and advanced tools
- Demonstrated expertise in data protection law
- Professional privacy certification such as CIPP/C highly preferred and considered a significant asset
- Proven ability to navigate a corporate transition from startup to regulated corporate structure
- Ability to formalize corporate governance without stifling innovation
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to translate complex legal risks into solution-oriented business advice for non-legal stakeholders
- Corporate diplomacy to work across a tech startup and Fortune 500 parent company environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote-first setup for added flexibility
- Home office allowance
- "Office in a box" with all necessary tech equipment
- Half days before public holidays
- Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support
- Health & personal spending accounts
- Parental leave top-up
- Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships
- Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career
- Weekly Friday huddles
- Virtual & in-person team-building events
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Performance-based incentives / case incentive awards