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About the Role
We are seeking a decisive and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to play a central role in Bell's Privacy Team, advising on dynamic areas of law affecting Bell's business, including digital advertising, consent management, data governance, and responsible AI. You will provide strategic counsel to senior business leaders, advancing Bell's interests in privacy, data protection, and AI, and helping shape the direction of Bell's privacy program. Working from our Toronto office, you will join a collaborative team that values good judgement, creativity, and a practical approach to risk.
Responsibilities
- Serving as a trusted advisor to key Bell business teams on privacy and responsible AI considerations, including advertising, media, and consumer-facing initiatives
- Leading key privacy initiatives and managing junior Privacy Team members, fostering their professional growth and overseeing their contributions
- Drafting and negotiating effective data protection and AI-related clauses in vendor, client, partner, and supplier agreements, including digital advertising agreements, data processing agreements, and data sharing arrangements
- Monitoring and interpreting legal and regulatory developments in privacy and data protection across Canada, North America, and Europe, and translating changes into actionable guidance and updates to Bell's Privacy Policy and broader privacy program
- Conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and advising on "privacy by design" for Bell's technology solutions, including mitigation strategies and compliance actions, and developing a PIA risk library to support consistent and efficient privacy risk identification across Bell's business units
Requirements
- Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society.
- At least 6 years of relevant privacy and data protection experience gained in private practice and/or in a relevant in-house role, with a particular focus on Canadian privacy legislation (including PIPEDA and Law 25), digital advertising frameworks
- Demonstrated experience with privacy impact assessments, consent management and data governance frameworks, and AI risk management
- Strategic and detail-oriented thinker, with strong risk assessment, negotiation, and contract drafting abilities
- Exceptional communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels and simplify complex privacy and AI issues into practical guidance
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate business needs, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environment
Skills
- Privacy
- Data Protection
- Canadian privacy legislation (PIPEDA and Law 25)
- Digital advertising frameworks
- Privacy impact assessments (PIAs)
- Consent management
- Data governance
- AI risk management
- Risk assessment
- Negotiation
- Contract drafting
- Communication
- Stakeholder influence
- Bilingual (English and French)
- Privacy management platforms (e.g., OneTrust)
- AI governance frameworks
Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Management
- Regular - Full Time
Experience Level
- Senior
- At least 6 years
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits
- 35% discount on Bell services
- Exclusive offers from partners
About the Company
- Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.
- We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth.
- Bell is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Equal Opportunity
- At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.
- Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.
- We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team.
- We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know.
- Artificial intelligence may be used to assess parts of your application. Please review our privacy policy (see Phenom for details) to learn more about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.