Privacy & Compliance Consultant

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

• Provide legal advice regarding privacy laws, regulations, and industry requirements applicable to ACG operations.
• Advise on the collection, use, disclosure, retention, transfer, and protection of personal information.
• Support legal review of privacy impact assessments (PIAs), privacy and AI risk assessments (PAIRs), and new initiatives involving personal information.
• Assess legal implications of emerging technologies, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Advise on cross-border data transfers and data-sharing arrangements.

• Provide legal guidance regarding consumer protection, insurance regulatory requirements, market conduct obligations, and compliance frameworks.
• Advise business areas and Compliance partners on regulatory developments and legal interpretations impacting operations.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and investigations involving privacy or compliance matters.
• Assist in the development and review of compliance policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation.

• Provide legal support in the assessment and management of privacy incidents, breaches, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Advise on legal privilege considerations during investigations and response activities.
• Support root cause analysis and remediation planning for compliance and privacy issues.
• Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Support the ongoing enhancement of ACG's Privacy and Compliance Programs.
• Provide legal review of privacy notices, consent language, contractual provisions, and customer-facing communications involving personal information.
• Partner with Privacy, Compliance, Information Security, and Risk Management teams to ensure legal risks are appropriately managed.
• Contribute to training, awareness, and education initiatives that promote a culture of privacy and compliance.

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external legal counsel, business leaders, regulators, and industry associations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on privacy and regulatory compliance matters.
• Monitor emerging legal trends and regulatory developments and communicate actionable implications to stakeholders.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Member in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society.
• Privacy-specific certification considered an asset:
  • CIPP/C (Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada)
  • CIPP/US or CIPP/E
  • CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager)
  • AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional)

• 5+ years of legal experience, including significant experience advising on privacy law and regulatory compliance matters.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying Canadian privacy legislation including:
  • PIPEDA
  • Quebec Law 25
  • Provincial privacy requirements
  • Consumer protection and insurance regulatory frameworks
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts involving personal information and data-sharing arrangements.
• Experience advising on privacy incidents, breach response, investigations, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Experience partnering with Compliance, Risk, Privacy, Information Security, and business stakeholders.

• Experience within the insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting AI governance, data governance, and emerging technology reviews.
• Familiarity with OSFI, FCAC, AMF, FSRA, and other Canadian regulatory expectations.
• Experience supporting Privacy Impact Assessments, AI Risk Assessments, and enterprise governance programs.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy and data protection laws.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice.

• Provides timely, pragmatic, and risk-based legal advice.
• Contributes to strong regulatory compliance outcomes.
• Supports effective management of privacy and compliance risks.
• Helps strengthen ACG's privacy culture and governance framework.
• Enables business innovation while ensuring legal and regulatory obligations are met.

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