Corporate law and compliance legal counsel

1 week ago

Ajax, Canada Volkswagen Group of America Full time
p>Job Description - Legal Counsel – Technology and Privacy Law (VGC000126)Primary Location

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. p>

We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel – Technology & Privacy Law this role will be based at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON.

As VGCA and its manufacturers introduce new products and features that present privacy and data protection challenges, this role will work collaboratively with relevant business units and manufacturers to provide guidance on legal requirements (e.g., privacy breach reporting, consumer terms of service, and consumer-facing order flows and collateral, all driven by emerging digital subscription services, including future modifications to these services).

This role will report to the General Counsel and support the business teams in the rapidly evolving fields of Privacy, Data Governance & Policy implementation, Technology Law, and Commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Contract review, negotiations, evaluation and assessment of other obligations, advising management of the degree of legal risk assigned with such obligations before they are entered into;
  2. Licensing, intellectual property and marketing matters; reviewing of advertising and marketing materials
  3. Provide legal guidance on consumer terms of services, consumer facing order flows and collateral driven by new digital subscription based services
  4. Manage consumer protection and competition matters including ecommerce initiatives
  5. Evaluate the use and sharing of customer information, including but not limited to CRM initiatives and support the overall assessment of privacy practices. This includes coordinating extensively with the business teams to determine current data usage, privacy practices, and compliance with federal and provincial privacy legislation.
  6. Lead the Operationalization of data practices by working closely with business teams to document and standardize data practices and processes in order to ensure compliance with new privacy legislative regime
  7. Mitigate and respond to potential privacy breaches, advising on breach notifications and responding to customers and regulators (e.g. Office of the Privacy Commissioner) inquiries relating to privacy practices.
  8. Enhancing the privacy compliance programme, managing anti-spam matters including reviewing proposed customer communications for compliance and assisting with overall assessment of anti-spam law compliance.
  9. Provide support for additional corporate and commercial matters as required

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law
  2. At least 4 years practicing as a Commercial, Privacy, or Competition Lawyer at a large law firm and/or In-House corporate environment
  3. Experience advising on privacy and commercial matters.
  4. Familiarity with intellectual property law and regulatory compliance
  5. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
  7. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  8. Ability to work independently and as part of team (with a flexible, versatile and collaborative nature)
  9. Automotive Industry experience is considered a strong asset
  10. Ability to travel up to 5%

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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