Associate General Counsel, Privacy Officer

🕒 September 25

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $175k - $225k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Zensurance is a leading small business insurance brokerage in Canada. The company offers a wide range of low-cost commercial insurance options tailored for various professions and industries, which includes everything from builder's risk and commercial auto insurance to E-commerce and non-profit insurance. Zensurance is dedicated to serving over 300,000 Canadian small business owners by providing instant quotes and significant savings on insurance policies. By leveraging technology, Zensurance can offer competitive rates and comprehensive coverages by working with over 50 insurance providers. Additionally, they provide expert advice, dedicated claims service, and ease of switching insurance providers. Zensurance prides itself on its customer service and has received multiple industry awards for its innovative approach to insurance. The company focuses on empowering small businesses with peace of mind through secure and strategic insurance solutions.

📋 Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership/binder agreements • Support product development, underwriting authorities, and digital automation risks • Ensure compliance with provincial insurance regulators such as RIBO across Canadian operating provinces • Assist the General Counsel in preparing Board of Directors materials • Provide legal guidance to the internal Claims/Errors & Omissions team on complex files, litigation, and risk mitigation • Serve as enterprise privacy authority and maintain the data protection framework with the Information Security Officer • Develop, maintain, and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments • Lead legal response to data security incidents and privacy inquiries • Manage breach notification assessments and transparent reporting • Develop and deliver compliance and privacy training for 350+ staff • Establish ethical and legal guardrails for AI, machine learning, and AI-driven underwriting tools • Monitor emerging Canadian technology regulations • Review digital, online, and traditional marketing initiatives for regulatory compliance • Support the GC/CECO in maintaining and evolving the corporate Ethics and Compliance program

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree • Active member in good standing with a Canadian common law society, e.g. Law Society of Ontario • 6 to 10+ years of post-call experience • Experience blending top-tier law firm training with in-house experience in property & casualty insurance, fintech, or broader financial services • Deep familiarity with the Canadian insurance regulatory landscape, digital brokerage models, and MGA structures • Comfort advising on digital technology, online platforms, AI, and advanced tools • Demonstrated expertise in data protection law • Professional privacy certification such as CIPP/C highly preferred and considered a significant asset • Proven ability to navigate a corporate transition from startup to regulated corporate structure • Ability to formalize corporate governance without stifling innovation • Exceptional communication skills • Ability to translate complex legal risks into solution-oriented business advice for non-legal stakeholders • Corporate diplomacy to work across a tech startup and Fortune 500 parent company environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote-first setup for added flexibility • Home office allowance • "Office in a box" with all necessary tech equipment • Half days before public holidays • Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support • Health & personal spending accounts • Parental leave top-up • Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships • Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career • Weekly Friday huddles • Virtual & in-person team-building events • Annual discretionary bonus • Performance-based incentives / case incentive awards

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