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
Legal advice, privacy governance frameworks, and commercial contracts for PwC's internal firm services
Domain
Professional services / Legal / Data Privacy & AI
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Data privacy expertise, contract negotiation, AI governance, regulatory monitoring, risk escalation, legal drafting
Preferred skills
In-house experience, AI clause negotiation
Technologies
None specified
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 assessments; Review and negotiate client master service agreements and supplier contracts; Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across privacy, AI, and data protection; Mentor junior staff and contribute to legal templates and training
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
