Counsel - Commercial Law (remote) - Edmonton, AB, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Description

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track.

We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference.

The Counsel, Privacy is responsible for advising on all legal questions relating to privacy and data protection law for CN's Canadian and U.The role collaborates with internal clients on compliance programs and issues, provides recommendations to mitigate risks of privacy breaches, and develops and implements privacy policies and training.

Privacy Law in Canada and the U.Provide legal advice and guidance to internal clients on privacy and data protection matters

• Provide legal advice on privacy impact assessments and recommendations to mitigate risks
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess privacy and data protection risks and response in the event of complaints or incidents
• Draft, negotiate, and revise privacy and data protection provisions in agreements
• Develop Policies and Training
• Develop, implement, and refine privacy policies, procedures, and playbooks
• Develop training and education to employees on privacy and data protection matters

Ensure Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and analyze developments in privacy and data protection laws and regulations and take proactive steps to ensure compliance

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday.

The role is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work policy of 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Privacy and Data Protection Law

• Minimum 5 years of experience with privacy and data protection law in Canada
• Minimum 5 years of experience with privacy and data protection law in the U.including Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) as well as Illinois and other state privacy laws**Any experience for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Juris Doctor or Equivalent from a recognized law school

• Identifies potential safety and security risks

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of privacy and data protection laws in Canada
• Knowledge of legal regulatory environments in Canada and the U.Knowledge of constitutional law
• Knowledge of privacy and data protection laws in the U.Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.

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through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate.

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