Reporting to the Privacy & Intellectual Property Lead, this position is a member of the Office of the General Counsel and provides legal support to the firm’s privacy, data protection and intellectual property program. The role supports all facets of the firm’s enterprise-wide compliance with applicable privacy laws and internal policies and procedures. The successful candidate will provide strategic and practical advice on all aspects of privacy, data governance, and information protection, including data protection impact assessments, records retention, breach management, data loss prevention, individual access rights, commercial contracting, privacy training and awareness, and new ventures involving data. This role also supports intellectual property considerations where they intersect with the firm’s privacy and data governance objectives. As needed, this role will support continuity across all aspects of the privacy and data protection program, including breach management in the absence of the Privacy & Intellectual Property Lead. This position requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and leadership providing transparent, solutions-oriented counsel that balances compliance with business objectives.

The Opportunity: As a

Privacy, Legal Counsel Manager , unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.

Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:

Providing strategic advice on privacy, data governance, and information protection, including breach management in the absence of the Privacy & Intellectual Property Lead

Acting as a member of the Office of General Counsel and collaborating with senior leadership to support the firm’s privacy and data protection program





Advising on IT solution onboarding, including AI deployments, assessing privacy, data protection, and related intellectual property implications of new technology, and evaluating vendor arrangements for compliance with applicable privacy laws and data governance standards

Supporting the development and implementation of privacy-related policies, processes, risk assessments, training, and compliance monitoring

Delivering day-to-day guidance and implementation of privacy legal advice for each of PwC’s Lines of Service

Drafting and reviewing contract clauses related to privacy, data protection (including for emerging technology) and advising on applicable Canadian privacy regulatory requirements relevant to contract terms.

Maintaining current knowledge of federal, provincial, and international privacy, data security, and information protection laws and emerging regulatory developments

Collaborating with and advising internal stakeholders at a local and network level

Preparing legal documents and coordinating requests between internal and external counsel

Acting as a Subject Matter Expert in privacy and data protection

What You'll Bring: Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here’s what we look for:

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with the ability to practice law in Ontario is required





Professional certifications such as CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPM or AIGP are strongly preferred

Extensive privacy and data protection law experience gained in a law firm, in-house legal department or regulatory environment and experience advising on CASL and Canadian federal and provincial privacy legislation

Fundamental understanding of privacy laws (PIPEDA, GDPR, CASL, provincial privacy laws)

Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, cross-border data transfer mechanisms, and records management principles

Knowledge of intellectual property laws as they intersect with privacy and data protection

Able to work across diverse projects intersecting privacy, data, technology and intellectual property in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ability to explain complex legal and regulatory information to business partners in a straightforward, accessible manner

Strong negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to build consensus among stakeholders

Keen attention to detail, with ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $116,400 - $166,400. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive

📌 Privacy, Legal Counsel Manager (Toronto)
🏢 PwC Canada
📍 Toronto