Commercial And Privacy Counsel

## Commercial and Privacy CounselApply:
Hybrid:
Canadian Head Office:
Full time:
Posted 4 Days Ago:
R35574At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.**Job Description**Allstate Canada Group (ACG) is looking for a Commercial & Privacy Counsel to join its Law & Regulation Department. We are looking for a creative and high energy legal counsel interested in working at the nexus of law, business, technology, data, and consumers. Reporting to the Manager, Innovation Law, this lawyer will be required to provide proactive, timely and strategic legal advice to senior business leaders and their teams, and will handle a broad range of commercial, contract, privacy and technology related matters. This role will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of corporate projects across ACG and collaborate with other areas of the enterprise and local Law & Regulation Department.
Successful candidates for this role will have significant experience in contract review, drafting and negotiation, and knowledge of commercial law, technology, privacy/data and AI. Knowledge of insurance legal and regulatory environment would be considered an asset.**Who is Allstate:**Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit For safety tips and advice, visit our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.***Role Designation:** Hybrid, 2x a month & as needed.**Benefits to joining Allstate**
* Flexible Work Arrangements* Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)* Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)* Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans* Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions* Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing* Personal reflection day* Tuition Reimbursement* Working within the community and giving back!**Accountabilities:**
* **Advisory:** Work collaboratively with business and functional partners to provide strategic, practical and risk-based legal advice on a broad range of matters and initiatives, primarily in the areas of commercial, privacy/data, emerging technology and new technology products.
Support regulatory response and strategy for privacy, security, and data programs and incident response/investigations.* **Research & Analysis**. Perform complex research and analysis of new and/or pertinent laws, regulations and other legal authority, to determine applicability to, and impact on, business and enable action plan.* **Commercial contracts & Third Party Risk Management**. Support contracting and procurement efforts across ACG, including structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating simple to complex agreements, such as service, technology, data privacy, partnership and sponsorship contracts. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Sourcing & Procurement, Third Party Risk Management and enterprise Legal to enhance contract governance process, develop and maintain various contract templates and effectively identify and mitigate legal, contracting and regulatory risks.* **Data Privacy Program design & implementation**. Provide expert legal advice in evolving ACG’s data privacy management program and collaborate with key stakeholders to implement and maintain key data privacy initiatives.**Skills and attributes for success**
* Experience in the following areas: commercial, privacy, data, technology, artificial intelligence and/or highly regulated sectors* Ability to lead, collaborate and build relationships across multiple areas of the business* Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advocacy* Strategic and data driven mindset, with a proactive approach to working with the business* Ability to partner and communicate effectively with business and functional stakeholders and to navigate competing priorities* Creative, critical and analytical thinker;
ability to interpret complex information and effectively translate into practical advice for business stakeholder* Willingness to work in a dynamic and evolving business and regulatory environment* Ability to adapt and integrate own experience with enterprise-wide strategy* Continuous learning & improvement mindset* Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office programs (e.G. Word, Powerpoint)**Qualifications:**
* 5+ years of demonstrated commercial, technology and/or privacy law experience* Licensed to practice law in Ontario* Member of the Ontario Bar in good standing* French language ability an asset, but not required.Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.#LI-KA1**Skills**Business Contracts, Commercial Laws, Contract Law, Insurance, Law Practice, Problem Solving**Compensation**Expected compensation for this role ranges from $ 115, 000.00 - 165,000.00 annually.
Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.**Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.**Allstate Canada Group uses AI technology tools to assist in screening, selecting, assessing, and scheduling interviews with candidates as part of the recruitment process.This job posting is for a current open role within the organization.#J-18808-Ljbffr