index-exchange

Privacy Counsel

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At a Glance

Location
Toronto (8 Spadina Ave), Canada
Work Regime
hybrid
Employment
FULL_TIME
Experience
2–4 years
Compensation
salary range for this role is $130,000 to $180,000 CAD. The total compensation p
Department
Legal & Compliance

Key Requirements

Required Skills

AI

Certifications

  • SAFe

Domain Knowledge

  • Advertising
  • Engineering
  • Government
  • Legal
  • Media
  • Regulatory

Requirements

We’re seeking a passionate, curious, and self-motivated Privacy Counsel to join the Privacy Legal team. We want someone keen to enjoy the momentum that a fast-moving company offers. More than anything, we need someone authentic. We want to know you, what you stand for, how you approach things, and why. If you think creatively, focusing on solutions instead of barriers, we’re a match. If your business sense is practical, but your legal standards are uncompromising, we’re a match. If you have a great sense of humour and an exceptional work ethic, we’re a match. We look forward to hearing from you!

Possess 2-4 years of legal experience in privacy and data protection in a private practice and/or in-house environment (including experience with EU/UK GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, COPPA, etc.)

Must be a member in good standing with an applicable bar (Canada, US, or UK) and be based in Canada or the UK. While remote work arrangements are available, preference will be given to candidates who can work in person at our Toronto, Canada or London, UK offices.

Experience working on contracts and commercial transactions, especially negotiating data processing agreements

Enjoy juggling multiple matters at once and prioritizing accordingly

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents

Paid time off, health days, and personal obligation days plus flexible work schedules

Competitive retirement matching plans

Equity packages

Generous parental leave available to birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents

Annual well-being allowance plus fitness discounts and group wellness activities

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on global privacy, data protection, and information security laws and regulations

Draft and negotiate privacy and security terms in legal agreements

Monitor and advise on new and evolving privacy and data laws and regulations

Support business units by identifying legal, regulatory and compliance requirements, mitigating risks, and conducting privacy reviews for new and amended initiatives

Support Index’s privacy and information security compliance programs, including impact assessments, certifications, audits, regulatory compliance projects, data subject requests, training, and policy development

Engage with government, industry, and consumer groups on privacy issues

About the Company

Index Exchange is a global advertising supply-side platform enabling media owners to maximize the value of their content on any screen. As a trusted partner and ally, we connect leading experience makers with the world’s largest brands to ensure a quality experience for consumers.

We’re a proud industry pioneer with over 20 years of experience accelerating the ad technology evolution. With our radically transparent business practices and dedication to total market efficiency, we’re committed to upholding the integrity of the programmatic ecosystem at large.