Privacy Counsel

StackAdapt

6h•Remote

About The Position

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels. StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity. As StackAdapt’s Privacy Attorney, reporting to the Global Privacy Counsel, you will be directly involved in supporting and developing StackAdapt’s privacy program to maintain compliance with privacy laws, mitigate risk and build trust with customers and consumers This position will work cross-functionally with business units and within strategic projects to advance StackAdapt’s privacy program and supporting technologies. This is an exciting opportunity at a high growth Canadian tech company that allows you to play a key role in implementing strategic data protection initiatives throughout the enterprise to unify central business and technology groups. StackAdapt is a Remote First company and you will work as part of a highly collaborative remote global Legal team. This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the US. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Understanding of data protection laws and industry guidelines, particularly those relevant to marketing and advertising technologies.
Practical, business-minded professional with at least 5 years of privacy, legal operations, or similar experience inhouse representing an organisation in the adtech or martech industry, or within the privacy or data protection group of a reputable US firm
Creativity, a day to day ability to think outside the box, and an ability to work exceptionally collaboratively with others
Hands-on experience providing practical and actionable legal guidance regarding risks and obligations under data protection frameworks (e.g., CCPA, COPPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA)
Ability to synthesize complex information into succinct and relevant points, including the ability to translate privacy concepts to business terms
A positive, collaborative spirit, and a learning mindset
Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoy a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Professional maturity and integrity
Exceptional writing skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to create original drafted documents
Active standing in at least one state bar in the U.S

Nice To Haves

IAPP Privacy certification a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Global Privacy Counsel and other members of the Legal team to develop and implement privacy and governance strategies to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements as well as privacy commitments
Collaborate with the Global Privacy Counsel and Compliance Lead, on the enhancement of processes to monitor, audit, and improve information and privacy practices
Support commercial transactions by negotiating and drafting Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and other privacy-related contractual provisions, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws while supporting business objectives
Assist members of the revenue, advertising solutions, client services and security teams on privacy matters, including in areas related to partnerships and business development opportunities
Identify requirements of applicable data protection laws and regulations and coordinate with internal teams to ensure proper data processing
Monitor evolving privacy legislation including analyses of draft and proposed bills and amendments
Assist with privacy assessments and internal training exercises
Implement privacy by design principles and ensure privacy considerations are integrated into projects and business objectives
Continuously develop skills and knowledge of the data protection landscape and relevant industries through research, due diligence, training, benchmarking, and other means
Support the team with a variety of data protection projects and coordinating various activities with key stakeholders as required
Provide thought leadership internally and externally

Benefits

Highly competitive salary
Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
Health benefits from day one of employment
Work from home reimbursements
Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
Robust training and onboarding program
Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
An awesome parental leave program
A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
Our social and team events!