At 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

The Legal Counsel, Privacy & Compliance is responsible for providing legal advice and strategic counsel in support of Allstate Canada Group's Privacy and Compliance Programs. This role serves as a subject matter expert on privacy laws, regulatory requirements, consumer protection obligations, information governance, and emerging legal risks impacting the organization.



The Legal Counsel, Privacy & Compliance partners closely with Compliance, Privacy, Risk Management, Information Security, Technology, Human Resources, and business leaders to ensure legal obligations are identified, assessed, and effectively incorporated into business processes. The role proactively identifies legal and regulatory developments, advises on privacy and compliance risks, and supports the implementation of programs that strengthen the effectiveness of ACG's regulatory compliance and privacy frameworks.

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 www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.

Through 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
 

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!

Key Responsibilities:

Privacy Legal Advisory

• Provide legal advice regarding privacy laws, regulations, and industry requirements applicable to ACG operations.
• Advise on the collection, use, disclosure, retention, transfer, and protection of personal information.
• Support legal review of privacy impact assessments (PIAs), privacy and AI risk assessments (PAIRs), and new initiatives involving personal information.
• Assess legal implications of emerging technologies, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Advise on cross-border data transfers and data-sharing arrangements.

Regulatory Compliance Support

• Provide legal guidance regarding consumer protection, insurance regulatory requirements, market conduct obligations, and compliance frameworks.
• Advise business areas and Compliance partners on regulatory developments and legal interpretations impacting operations.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and investigations involving privacy or compliance matters.
• Assist in the development and review of compliance policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation.

Incident Response and Risk Management

• Provide legal support in the assessment and management of privacy incidents, breaches, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Advise on legal privilege considerations during investigations and response activities.
• Support root cause analysis and remediation planning for compliance and privacy issues.
• Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Governance and Program Support

• Support the ongoing enhancement of ACG's Privacy and Compliance Programs.
• Provide legal review of privacy notices, consent language, contractual provisions, and customer-facing communications involving personal information.
• Partner with Privacy, Compliance, Information Security, and Risk Management teams to ensure legal risks are appropriately managed.
• Contribute to training, awareness, and education initiatives that promote a culture of privacy and compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external legal counsel, business leaders, regulators, and industry associations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on privacy and regulatory compliance matters.
• Monitor emerging legal trends and regulatory developments and communicate actionable implications to stakeholders.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Member in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society.
• Privacy-specific certification considered an asset:
  • CIPP/C (Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada)
  • CIPP/US or CIPP/E
  • CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager)
  • AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of legal experience, including significant experience advising on privacy law and regulatory compliance matters.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying Canadian privacy legislation including:
  • PIPEDA
  • Quebec Law 25
  • Provincial privacy requirements
  • Consumer protection and insurance regulatory frameworks
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts involving personal information and data-sharing arrangements.
• Experience advising on privacy incidents, breach response, investigations, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Experience partnering with Compliance, Risk, Privacy, Information Security, and business stakeholders.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience within the insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting AI governance, data governance, and emerging technology reviews.
• Familiarity with OSFI, FCAC, AMF, FSRA, and other Canadian regulatory expectations.
• Experience supporting Privacy Impact Assessments, AI Risk Assessments, and enterprise governance programs.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Canadian privacy and data protection laws.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice.

Success Measures

• Provides timely, pragmatic, and risk-based legal advice.
• Contributes to strong regulatory compliance outcomes.
• Supports effective management of privacy and compliance risks.
• Helps strengthen ACG's privacy culture and governance framework.
• Enables business innovation while ensuring legal and regulatory obligations are met.

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.

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Skills

Compliance, Data Privacy, Legal Advisory, Legal Education, Privacy Compliance, Privacy Legislation, Property & Casualty Insurance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Law

 

Compensation

Expected compensation for this role ranges from $ 110, 000.00 - 160,000.00 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.