Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy - Internal Firm Services
Core
Senior Legal Counsel and Privacy Officer providing commercially focused legal advice on data privacy, AI governance, and technology risk for PwC New Zealand.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (privacy & technology)
Builds
Privacy governance frameworks, policies, playbooks, and training programs for a professional services firm.
Domain
Legal services / Data Privacy / AI Governance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Data privacy expertise, contract negotiation, regulatory monitoring, risk assessment, legal drafting, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
In-house experience, AI clause negotiation, mentoring
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Act as PwC New Zealand's Privacy Officer; Lead and support complex data privacy negotiations in client and supplier contracts; Advise on data incidents involving personal information, AI governance, and technology risk; Review and negotiate commercial arrangements; Monitor legislative and regulatory developments; Identify and escalate legal and regulatory risks; Mentor junior staff and contribute to legal templates and training.
