Legal Counsel, Privacy

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time
About the Job:

This job listing is for the position of Legal Counsel, Privacy at the University of Waterloo. As the Legal Counsel, Privacy, you will be responsible for providing a range of legal services and guidance to key stakeholders within the university to manage legal risks and further the university's mission, with a specific focus on information and privacy related services.

Responsibilities:
  • **Privacy Leadership and Strategic Development**
    • Foster a culture of information and privacy awareness
    • Provide expertise on access and privacy information
    • Build effective relationships to support privacy protection
    • Communicate legal advice clearly to the campus community
    • Represent the University before regulatory bodies
    • Stay updated on privacy regulations impact
    • Review legal records and precedents
    • Develop strategies to avoid legal challenges
    • Create and maintain privacy-related processes and policies
  • **Privacy Compliance and Legal Guidance**
    • Offer legal expertise on privacy laws
    • Analyze privacy laws and ensure compliance with university policies
    • Review agreements for privacy implications
    • Stay informed about privacy case law and legislative trends
    • Collaborate with legal counsel to implement privacy policies
  • **Responsibilities under FIPPA**
    • Develop processes for requests under FIPPA
    • Handle privacy access requests and applications
    • Collaborate with various university departments
    • Advise on compliance and data breaches
    • Manage departmental access policies
  • **Privacy Review and Response to Complaints**
    • Investigate privacy breaches
    • Consult with legal counsel on privacy matters
    • Provide breach responses as per protocols
    • Submit reports to regulatory bodies
    • Ensure concise communication on breaches
    • Establish guidelines for complaints and breaches
  • **Risk Identification, Assessment, and Training**
    • Audit privacy risks
    • Manage Privacy Impact Assessments
    • Evaluate risks and recommend mitigation strategies
    • Ensure compliance with privacy laws
    • Develop training programs for staff and students
  • **Operations & Systems Management**
    • Supervise Information Privacy Analyst and Coordinator
    • Maintain knowledge of privacy legislation
    • Create and update privacy guidance
    • Oversee data frameworks and statistics collection
    • Ensure records management
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent
  • Member of the Law Society of Ontario
  • Relevant professional designation in privacy
  • 3-5 years' legal experience
  • Knowledge of provincial and federal privacy laws
  • Experience in privacy and data protection
  • Project management skills
  • Strong understanding of university operations
  • Excellent decision-making and conflict resolution skills
  • Collaborative and influential abilities
  • Adaptable to evolving privacy laws
  • Driven by equitable and inclusive practices
Equity Statement:

The University of Waterloo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We acknowledge the ancestral land on which our campus stands and actively work towards reconciliation. We value the diverse identities of our community members and strive for accessibility for all. Applications from historically marginalized groups are encouraged.

If you require any accommodations during the application process, please reach out to Human Resources.



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