Posted 7 days ago
Privacy Counsel (Data Privacy Lawyer)
@ TAIRC
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Overview
TAIRC is seeking a Privacy Counsel to advise on data protection laws such as GDPR and CCPA, develop privacy policies and compliance programs, and support breach response. The role is volunteer, with no compensation at this stage, and requires a JD with privacy or cybersecurity specialization and experience with international privacy frameworks.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on GDPR, CCPA and other privacy regulations
- Develop privacy policies and compliance programs
- Conduct privacy impact assessments
- Review privacy provisions in contracts
- Support incident response and regulator communication
Requirements summary:
- JD with specialization in privacy or cybersecurity law
- Experience with international privacy frameworks
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Work setting | Office |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | privacy law, cybersecurity law |
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TAIRC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Legal & Commercialization
Privacy Counsel (Data Privacy Lawyer)
Privacy Counsel advises on data protection laws and compliance.
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Overview
Privacy Counsel advises on data protection laws and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Advise on data privacy laws: Provide guidance on GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
- Develop privacy policies: Design and implement data protection policies and compliance programs.
- Conduct impact assessments: Evaluate projects' privacy risks and implement controls.
- Review contracts: Draft and review privacy provisions in contracts and agreements.
- Provide legal counsel during breaches: Support incident response and communication with regulators.
- Represent the organization: Engage with regulators and external parties to ensure compliance.
- Stay updated: Monitor evolving privacy laws and adapt policies accordingly.
- JD and specialization in privacy or cybersecurity law.
- Experience with international privacy frameworks.
TAIRC evaluates candidates using role-related evidence and documented review criteria. Employment decisions must not be based on protected personal characteristics.
Engagement pathways and compensation status
TAIRC is currently building its funding base. Opportunities identified as volunteer or unpaid do not provide compensation at this stage. Any future paid appointment would require available funding, organizational approval, applicable legal compliance, and a separate written agreement. Participation does not guarantee future employment or compensation.
- Volunteer contribution interest may be reviewed only as a voluntary, scoped pathway.
- Educational internship interest requires separate supervision, educational purpose, and legal review.
- Advisory expressions of interest are not board or formal advisory appointments.
- Future compensated employment is contingent on funding, approval, legal compliance, and a separate written offer.
For an accommodation or alternate submission format, contact [email protected]. The application form does not request medical documentation or sensitive identity documents.
Posting information
Department Legal & Commercialization
Public role ID TAIRC-ROLE-057
Status Open
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