Associate General Counsel & Privacy Officer (Remote First)

Zensurance

45d•Remote

About The Position

Zensurance is seeking an Associate General Counsel & Privacy Officer to join their growing team. This role is a dual-focused position, providing high-level legal support across all business units and serving as the enterprise's primary authority and designated Privacy Officer. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to safeguard digital operations, commercial strategies, and technological innovations. This role is expected to grow as Zensurance continues to scale.

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.
Ideally blending top-tier law firm training with in-house experience in property & casualty (P&C) insurance, fintech, or the broader financial services sector.
Deep familiarity with the Canadian insurance regulatory landscape, digital brokerage models, and MGA structures.
Comfort advising on digital technology, online platforms, and advanced tools like AI.
Demonstrated expertise in data protection law.
Proven ability to navigate a corporate transition from a "build fast" startup environment to a highly regulated, "steady-state" corporate structure.
Ability to formalize corporate governance without stifling innovation.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal risks into solution-oriented business advice for non-legal stakeholders.
Possess the "corporate diplomacy" required to speak the entrepreneurial language of a tech startup while satisfying the rigorous reporting demands of a Fortune 500 parent company.

Nice To Haves

A professional privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/C) is highly preferred and considered a significant asset.

Responsibilities

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 ongoing compliance with provincial insurance regulators across Canadian operating provinces.
Assist the GC in preparing materials for the Board of Directors.
Provide legal guidance to the internal Claims/Errors & Omissions (E&O) team on complex files, litigation matters, and risk mitigation strategies.
Serve as the official enterprise authority on privacy, maintaining and evolving the data protection framework with the Information Security Officer (ISO) to ensure adherence to PIPEDA and provincial legislation.
Develop, maintain, and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), with a focus on protecting an online, digital-first insurance platform.
Lead the legal response team for data security incidents or privacy inquiries, managing breach notification assessments and transparent reporting.
Develop and deliver ongoing compliance and privacy training for staff.
Collaborate with IT, software engineers, and data scientists to establish ethical and legal guardrails for AI implementation, machine learning initiatives, and AI-driven underwriting tools.
Stay ahead of emerging Canadian tech regulations to ensure "speed-to-quote" technology remains a competitive advantage while staying compliant.
Partner with the marketing team to review digital, online, and traditional marketing initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Support the GC/CECO in maintaining and evolving the corporate Ethics and Compliance program.

Benefits

Remote-first setup for added flexibility
Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace
Top-tier tech: "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 to invest in wellness your way
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 to share updates and connect across teams
Virtual & in-person team-building events