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Senior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy & Governance

Nutrien Ltd. Feb 17,2022 Dec 15,2021 Location Loveland CO
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate

Data Privacy

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

10-15 yrs required

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Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy & Data Governance - Loveland, Colorado, Calgary Alberta, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan or other locations in the USA and Canada

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 20,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

Reporting to the VP & Chief Integrity Officer and General Counsel, Employment and Litigation the Senior Legal Counsel for Privacy & Data Governance is a key member of the Legal Department and is responsible for providing practical, timely, strategic, and high-quality legal advice and counsel on global privacy, data security- and data-governance related matters across the enterprise. This role is considered to be the central authority on such topics to help advance and protect the interests and information of the company, its employees, customers, and other business partners and stakeholders.

This is a strategic and global position and is accountable for supporting the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives regarding the importance of leveraging data and proactively identifying and mitigating risks to the Company's ability to achieve those objectives. Given the increased business emphasis on the use of data analytics, as well as the heightened enforcement focus on privacy issues around the world, this role is responsible for helping balance business opportunities with associated legal and compliance risks in a complex and fast-evolving regulatory environment.

This position will preferably be located close to one of our corporate offices in Loveland, Calgary or Saskatoon but we will also consider other locations across the USA and Canada.

What you will do:

  • Providing practical, timely, strategic, and high-quality legal advice and counsel on global privacy, data security- and data-governance related matters across the company with a primary individual accountability for Canada and the United States. This includes working closely, collaborating, and coordinating with colleagues in the Legal Department outside of North America, as well as key business stakeholders, to advise on applicable privacy and data protection laws, regulations and guidelines affecting the Company's business
  • Advising on best practices and compliance with global privacy and data protection laws, as well as overseeing legal and regulatory aspects of data collection and use, privacy disclosures and transparency, and related issues
  • Advising on potential liability and other legal aspects related to data privacy and data security incidents and supporting the Company's privacy and cybersecurity incident response programs, including supporting the investigation of potential incidents, identifying applicable legal obligations, and supporting incident response efforts
  • Providing extensive legal support for the strategic reviewing, drafting, and/or negotiating of privacy and data security terms in contracts with business partners and vendors, including data processing agreements and data transfer agreements
  • Supporting the development and delivery of privacy training materials and other communications to increase employee understanding of Company privacy policies, data handling practices and procedures and legal obligations, as well as presentations to the Executive Administration Team and the Board of Directors
  • Developing a Center of Expertise, providing privacy, data security- and data-governance related advice, facilitation, and support to Legal colleagues in Canada, the United States, Trinidad, Latin America, Europe, and Australia
  • Overseeing and providing updates to senior administration and business partners on changes in legal developments affecting the agriculture, mining, chemical manufacturing, and retail industries, especially in the area of data protection, IT security, data governance and privacy, coordinating and collaborating with others in the Legal function, as may be appropriate
  • Developing and maintaining a streamlined and consistent approach for the Legal Department in advising administration and business partners (considering local laws and practices as may be appropriate) on privacy, data security- and data-governance matters
  • Anticipating potential legal issues within the organization with respect to functions and matters supported by Retail, Potash, and Nitrogen & Phosphate business units, as well as enabling functions like IT, developing strategies to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks
  • Retaining, supervising, and instructing outside counsel effectively and efficiently managing legal expenses consistent with global legal budget
  • Coordinating closely with Integrity Group and Legal Department colleagues
  • Collaborating with the Business Units, IT, HR, Operations, and other Corporate Functions to develop strategies for providing legal support globally, including identifying specific legal requirements relative to such teams' activities and advising on opportunities and legal risks with respect to those matters
  • Working collaboratively with a broad range of people and cultures throughout the organization to develop and maintain excellent working relationships across all Business Units and functional areas to facilitate a business partner-based approach
  • Taking the lead in conducting and/or overseeing periodic privacy risk assessments and audits
  • Guiding investigation and tracking of incidents and breaches in compliance with federal, provincial and state laws
  • Serving as the organization's central resource regarding release of information and privacy and data governance related issues

What you will bring:

  • Juris Doctor or equivalent
  • 10-15 years of experience
  • Privacy certification, preferred
  • Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department of a multinational corporation, preferably publicly traded and North America based
  • In-depth knowledge of international, federal, provincial, and state laws and regulations regarding privacy and data security (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, NIST Cyber Framework)
  • Excellent ability to grasp legal issues quickly, strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills, exercise sound judgment and provide practical and constructive legal advice in a time-sensitive exciting and enthusiastic complex global environment
  • Thorough organization, facilitation, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills (both oral and written). Ability to communicate legal issues in a clear and understandable manner. Inspires trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving
  • Excellent work ethic and ability to guide large workload, multi-task, focus on critical priorities, and otherwise effectively meet client needs. Ability to produce high quality work under deadline pressures. Has a bias for action
  • Team player, collaborative, and able to develop relationships, both internally and externally, on a global scale
  • Excellent organization and teamwork skills. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to motivate others
  • A strong commitment to integrity and trust and demonstrated passion for excellence

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range $139,650-$199,500 This range is estimated for the Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy & Data Governance position in Loveland, Colorado. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

 

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. 

 

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our plan(s), which provide discretionary award opportunities reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process.

 

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions. 

 

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test.   Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment and that proof of vaccination will be required, with minimal exceptions, unless prohibited by applicable law.  While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Company Profile

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day. Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 20,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers. We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion. Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.