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 officer)
Builds
Legal advice, privacy governance policies, and commercial contracts for PwC New Zealand
Domain
Professional services / Legal / Data Privacy & AI
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Data privacy expertise, contract negotiation, AI governance, regulatory monitoring, risk escalation, mentoring
Preferred skills
In-house experience, AI clause negotiation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Act as PwC New Zealand's Privacy Officer; Lead complex data privacy negotiations; Advise on data incidents and AI governance; Review and negotiate client and supplier contracts; Monitor legislative developments; Identify and escalate legal risks; Mentor junior staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship
