Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy

6 days ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

About the Role

The University of Waterloo is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy to join our team. As a key member of our Legal and Immigration Services (LIS) team, you will provide strategic legal guidance and support to senior leaders, faculties, schools, and administrative units across the institution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice on privacy-related matters, including data protection, freedom of information, and access to information.
  • Develop and maintain processes, systems, and strategic direction for FIPPA responsibilities, including privacy compliance and legal guidance.
  • Consult with the General Counsel on complex matters and provide updates on case law, legislative requirements, and legal trends affecting the University.
  • Identify legal issues, risks, and develop strategies to mitigate legal risks, including drafting memoranda for senior University leadership.
  • Provide legal advice on commercial issues, including contract negotiation, drafting, and review, as well as intellectual property law.
  • Support the development of precedents and workflow practices for routine matters to ensure efficient use of LIS office resources.
  • Collaborate with external counsel to provide advice on foreign laws impacting the University's operations and international partnerships.
  • Provide oversight and direction to LIS administrative staff, including managing internal LIS projects.
  • Stay up-to-date with new legislation and regulations, as well as caselaw impacting the post-secondary sector.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (or Juris Doctor (or equivalent law degree is required.
  • Licensed to practice law in Ontario and must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
  • Relevant professional designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) or other recognized professional body is an asset.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience practicing law and providing legal advice to complex organizations.
  • 3+ years of experience working with access to information and protection privacy responding to access requests, privacy complaints, information breaches, and inquiries from the community.
  • Strong working knowledge of provincial and federal information and privacy laws.
  • Higher education or other public sector experience is an asset.
  • Knowledge of legal issues and laws affecting universities.
  • Advocacy and negotiation skills, including litigation experience.
  • Significant breadth of knowledge related to University operations, including knowledge of University policies, procedures, and guidelines, in order to provide practical legal advice tailored to the University's operational needs and risk appetite.
  • Extensive working knowledge and interpretation of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, including regulations and legislation, and the interplay between them and other relevant legislation.
  • Strong critical thinking skills to understand complex fact patterns, identify legal issues and risks, and provide timely advice.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and resourcefully.
  • Proven ability as a strong communicator to deliver advice that is clear and practical, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet common objectives, improve outcomes, and provide exceptional advice.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion.

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