Conseiller(ère) juridique – Données, protection des renseignements personnels et affaires réglementaires / Legal Counsel - Data, Privacy & Regulatory
HybridMontréal, Quebec, Canada
Job Summary
Provide legal counsel on data privacy, governance, artificial intelligence, and regulatory matters across McKesson Canada. Advise business leaders and technology teams on compliance with privacy legislation like PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25, while developing data strategies that protect sensitive information. Draft and maintain policies, governance frameworks, and guidance related to emerging technologies and responsible AI use. Monitor legislative changes in healthcare and technology sectors to offer proactive recommendations to stakeholders. Support privacy incidents, regulatory inquiries, and access-to-information requests through investigations and practical solutions. Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, IT, and Data teams on strategic initiatives and risk management activities. Deliver training and guidance to functional leaders on regulatory and privacy requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bilingualism in English and French
- Law degree from an accredited institution
- Membership in good standing with the Le Barreau du Quebec
- 2-5 years of relevant legal experience in privacy, regulatory, technology, healthcare, or data governance matters
- Demonstrated experience advising on privacy and data protection laws
- Knowledge of data governance, information management, and data strategy principles
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, policies, and governance frameworks
- Ability to assess legal risk and provide practical, business-focused legal advice
- Excellent judgment, communication, project leadership, and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within healthcare, life sciences, pharmacy, retail healthcare, or other regulated industries
- Experience advising on AI governance, digital transformation, automation, or emerging technologies
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations, professional practice standards, and patient data considerations
- IAPP certification (CIPP/C, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent)
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within complex, matrixed organizations
- Experience supporting technology contracting and digital platform initiatives
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