Senior Legal Counsel - Data Governance

Banque Nationale du Canada$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in law, compliance, or related field (Bar membership is an asset)
  • Significant experience in regulated environments (governance, compliance, risk management, personal information protection)
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles and frameworks
  • Solid grasp of regulatory requirements for data management and quality
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for business partners
  • Familiarity with cross-sector and complex environments

Responsibilities

  • Create and develop the data governance strategy and related policies
  • Ensure alignment of data governance frameworks with risk management and compliance
  • Monitor and interpret new regulations for relevant teams
  • Advise internal partners on regulatory data management obligations
  • Prepare communications and responses for regulatory inquiries
  • Participate in governance committees in collaboration with various internal teams

Benefits

  • Health and wellness program with various options
  • Flexible group insurance
  • Generous pension plan
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Preferential banking services
  • Community involvement opportunities
  • Telemedicine services
  • Virtual sleep clinic
Full Job Description
A career as a Senior Legal Counsel on the Data Governance Framework and Strategy team at National Bank means acting as a data governance specialist and contributing to the development, evolution and dissemination of applicable frameworks. You play a key role in aligning the data governance strategy and framework with regulatory requirements and best practises, particularly in terms of data management, quality, retention and destruction, as well as compliance and risk management.

Your job

  • Create, maintain and develop the data governance strategy, policies, standards and procedures.
  • Ensure data governance frameworks are consistent with risk management, privacy, information security and responsible artificial intelligence practises.
  • Monitor regulations and translate the new requirements into concrete and applicable orientations for the teams concerned.
  • Advise internal partners and support the interpretation of regulatory obligations related to data management, quality and retention/destruction.
  • Help prepare follow-ups, communications and responses for regulatory bodies.
  • Participate in governance committees and forums in collaboration with the legal, Compliance, risk, Privacy and second line of defence teams.


Your team

The Vice-President, Protection of Personal Information, Data Governance and responsible AI, has more than 55 specialists who work agile, proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay abreast of technological developments and continuously improve processes.

You report to the Senior Manager in the Data Governance sector. Our team stands out for its strategic role, multidisciplinary collaboration and its influence on governance practises across the organisation.

Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

  • University education in law, compliance or a related field (being a member of the Bar is an asset)
  • Significant experience in a regulated environment, particularly in governance, compliance, risk management or the protection of personal information.
  • Have a good understanding of data governance principles, frameworks and practises.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to data management, quality and risk.
  • Be able to interpret and explain regulatory requirements into concrete orientations for business partners.
  • Comfortable evolving in a cross-sector and complex context.


Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to collaborate with a regulator/authority/government body outside Quebec.

Skills

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Artificial Intelligence Data Governance Governance Risk and Compliance Leadership Legal Affairs Teamwork Cybersecurity Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Legal Regulatory Compliance Resiliency Personal Information Protection And Electronic Documents Act

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and family assistance program

* Preferential banking services

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

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