The Legal & Privacy Counsel is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of Porsche Canada's Privacy Management System ("PPMS") in coordination with, and under the supervision and direction of, the General Counsel. This position also provides legal support on Canadian legal matters, including Customer Commitment claims and related litigation, CAMVAP matters, marketing and advertising legal review, French language requirements and disputes, and other legal matters that arise from time to time. The role also supports select compliance activities, including third-party risk management processes and related Legal and Compliance department administration.Primary Responsibilities:PrivacyLead the efforts to fulfill the Porsche Privacy Management System (PPMS) requirements and support the development and execution of the local privacy strategyAssist with the oversight of the integration of privacy in all relevant local processes and instrumentsPromote and advise on privacy best-practices and standards to all levels of the organizationPartner with and provide guidance to business units, to ensure privacy risks are identified, proactively managed, and/or mitigated appropriatelyAssess new initiatives and participate in solution design to ensure sustainable processes and capabilities are in place to support Porsche Cars Canada's privacy objectivesStay abreast of local and global privacy regulations, adapt regulatory requirements into business implications and remediation optionsPrepare reporting and provide oversight of the effectiveness of the local privacy activities as neededPartner with the relevant business leaders in the development and implementation of measures to improve the privacy-related local strategyAct as first point of contact for operational privacy compliance questionsAssist with reporting, monitoring, and reviewing the effectiveness of the local privacy activitiesLegalReview and provide legal advice and guidance related to Canadian marketing, advertising, consumer protection, French language, and other applicable legal requirementsSupport the management of Customer Commitment claims, disputes, and related litigation, including coordinating with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and other third parties as requiredAssist with CAMVAP related matters, including intake, case assessment, preparation of responses, coordination of documentation, and support for hearings or settlement discussionsAssist with handling French language legal issues, including customer complaints, marketing materials, documentation review,



and litigation or regulatory inquiriesAssist with other Canadian legal topics as they arise from time to time.ComplianceProvide day-to-day support for select compliance topics, including policy administration, compliance reporting, training coordination, and issue tracking, as requiredSupport the administration and use of the third-party risk management tool, including vendor intake, documentation review, escalation of legal or compliance risks, and follow-up with internal business ownersAssist with Legal and Compliance department administration, recordkeeping, and process improvement initiativesQualifications:Education:Law degree from a recognized law school and membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial or territorial law society, or eligibility to become licensed in CanadaExperience:Minimum 1-4 years' legal, privacy, and/or compliance experience in Canada, preferably with exposure to the automotive industry, consumer disputes, litigation management, and privacy.Skills:Substantive legal, privacy, and compliance knowledge, with a practical understanding of Canadian laws applicable to an automobile distributor, including privacy, consumer protection, marketing and advertising, French language requirements, and dispute/litigation managementFrench language proficiency is preferredMust have proven negotiation skillsAbility to travel within Canada and Europe, as necessaryEffective in establishing initiatives, actively contributes to the organization's best business practices by disclosing pertinent information to relevant stakeholders regarding prescribed rules and regulationsMust be detail-oriented and have strong planning and organizational skillsAbility to judge and solve problems and conflictsAbility to think entrepreneurially and thrive with a varying level of ambiguity and uncertaintyStrong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively at all levels of a multi-cultural organizationMotivated, goal-oriented and high performingAbility to multi-task and deliver high quality work under tight timelinesAbility to work independently with a high degree of initiative, takes ownership of their performance and driving resultsAbility to manage and execute projects with robust organizational and time management skillsStrong interpersonal skills with passion for customer satisfaction and demonstrated ability to work in a team environmentExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalIs a role model,



inspires others by demonstrating actions and attitude aligned with company valuesIntegrity: We are fair and honest. We operate within our Drift Circle and hold our self and others to the highest ethical standard.Relationship: We anticipate needs and create personalized connections with our customers and each other.Excitement: We go the extra "1%" to create memorable experiences.Efficiency: We are entrepreneurial and run our business as if we own it.Leadership: We are leaders. We influence and guide both others and ourselves.The salary range for this position is $87,500 to $105,000 CAD, reflecting Porsche Cars Canada's commitment to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices.Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Compensation is reviewed periodically and may be adjusted in accordance with business needs and market conditions.In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in annual bonus programs, subject to plan terms and company performance.Porsche Cars Canada offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which may include:Paid time offExtended health, dental, and vision benefitsHealth Care Spending AccountEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life and disability coverageGroup Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer matching programTuition assistance and professional development supportWellness initiatives and subsidized fitness programsEmployee vehicle purchase and lease programsEqual Opportunity Employer StatementPorsche Cars Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect. Employment-related decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.Porsche Cars Canada provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, ancestry, place of origin, religion or creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, disability, genetic characteristics, record of offences,pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation.Porsche Cars Canada is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment lifecycle in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources.

📌 Legal & Privacy Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 Porsche Cars Canada
📍 Toronto