Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer and Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory and Professional Compliance, the Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection is responsible for leading the development, implementation, management and monitoring of KPMG’s policies, processes, protocols and programs related to privacy and data protection. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-caliber in-house legal team in a thriving and progressive international organization, and is intended as a stepping stone for the eventual role of Chief Privacy Officer.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer and Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory and Professional Compliance, the Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection is responsible for leading the development, implementation, management and monitoring of KPMG’s policies, processes, protocols and programs related to privacy and data protection. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-caliber in-house legal team in a thriving and progressive international organization, and is intended as a stepping stone for the eventual role of Chief Privacy Officer.
What you will do
- Lead KPMG’s legal, regulatory and professional privacy and data protection compliance activities in a manner which supports the achievement of KPMG’s business objectives and aligns with KPMG’s IT systems and operating environment;
- Serve as an instrumental legal advisor and trusted business partner to KPMG’s client-facing business units and internal departments, including membership on several internal working groups and committees;
- Negotiate the privacy and data protection aspects of client and supplier contracts;
- Perform privacy impact assessments for new technologies, applications, processes and service lines;
- Remediate data breaches;
- Respond to third party information requests and oversee regulatory inquiries and investigations;
- Educate and train KPMG personnel in privacy and data protection;
- Attend to the privacy and data protection aspects of internal and external audits, certifications and risk management reviews;
- Monitor developments and maintain expertise in all applicable legal and professional obligations, industry standards and best practices regarding privacy and data protection; and
- Oversee external counsel as required.
What you bring to the role
- You have 7-10 years of experience in advising on privacy and data protection matters and in developing and managing privacy and data protection programs, preferably through a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
- You are highly knowledgeable in all Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws and regulations, as well as CASL and GDPR.
- You hold a degree in law, and are licensed to practice law in Canada.
- Certification as a privacy specialist, while not mandatory, is preferable.
Leadership Skills and Proficiencies
- Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills.
- Strong compliance mindset.
- Deep understanding of information technology and systems.
- Highly collaborative approach to policy and program development.
- Ability to propose creative, strategic and pragmatic solutions to resolve legal and business issues.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with high-quality and timely work product in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to build trust and create effective working relationships across business lines, and with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve the best results for KPMG.
- Skilled and confident negotiator.
- Inquisitive and self-motivated, you work effectively individually and with a team.
Keys to your success
KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.
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