Associate General Counsel & Privacy Officer (Remote First)

2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Legal
Zensurance

Zensurance

Zensurance is Canada's trusted commercial insurance broker, offering low-cost coverage starting at $19/month. With instant quotes and savings up to 35%, they simplify insurance for small businesses.

Insurance
51-250
Founded 2016
$1M raised

Description

  • Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, vendor, partnership, and insurance-market agreements.
  • Advise on product development, underwriting authorities, MGA operations, and digital automation risks.
  • Manage compliance with provincial insurance regulators and support Board of Directors materials.
  • Provide legal guidance on complex claims, E&O matters, litigation, and risk mitigation.
  • Lead the enterprise privacy program and maintain compliance with PIPEDA and provincial privacy legislation.
  • Develop and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments for the digital insurance platform.
  • Lead responses to data security incidents and privacy inquiries, including breach notification assessments.
  • Deliver privacy and compliance training to more than 350 employees.
  • Establish legal and ethical guardrails for AI, machine learning, and AI-driven underwriting tools.
  • Review marketing initiatives and support the corporate Ethics and Compliance program.

Requirements

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree.
  • Active membership in good standing with a Canadian common law society, such as the Law Society of Ontario.
  • 6–10+ years of post-call legal experience.
  • Experience in P&C insurance, fintech, financial services, or a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house practice.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian insurance regulation, digital brokerage models, and MGA structures.
  • Experience advising on digital platforms, technology, AI, or machine learning.
  • Demonstrated expertise in data protection law; CIPP/C certification is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to formalize governance and compliance while supporting innovation in a scaling company.
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to translate legal risks into practical business advice.

Benefits

  • Remote-first work environment with home office allowance and provided technology equipment.
  • Flexible health and dental plans, including mental health support.
  • Health and personal spending accounts.
  • Parental leave top-up.
  • Half days before public holidays.
  • Education assistance for courses, conferences, books, and professional memberships.
  • Virtual and in-person team-building events.

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