Senior Legal Counsel - Privacy

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
Kia ora,

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngā   k ōrero   mo   tēnei tūranga / About the role

Join PwC’s Office of General Counsel as Senior Legal Counsel – Data Privacy. You will be a trusted privacy legal adviser providing  commercially focused legal advice and strategic support across privacy, data protection, AI governance, and information security matters. Acting as a key privacy expert and stepping into the role of Privacy Officer, you will support complex data privacy negotiations, regulatory compliance, data incident   management   and   technology risk assessments.

You will play a key role in managing legal and regulatory risk, strengthening privacy governance frameworks, supporting data use policy initiatives, and delivering guidance and training across the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

- Act   as   PwC   New Zealand’s   Privacy Officer

- Lead and   support   complex data privacy negotiations   in client and supplier contracts

- Advis e   on data incidents   involving   persona l   information , AI governance, technology risk assessments, and contractual risks relating to   new technologie s

- Review and negotiat e   client master service agreements ,   supplier   contracts   and other commercial arrangements

- Monitor   legislative and regulatory developments across privacy, AI, and data protection

- Identify   and   escalat e   legal and regulatory risks where appropriate

- Mentor   junior   staff   and   contribut e   to legal templates, playbooks, and training

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia   rānei   i   tēnei tūranga   / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

- 5 –10+ years’   l egal   c ounsel experience, preferably   gained   in-house or   in a large   law firm

- Current   New Zealand p ractising   c ertificate

- Demonstrated   experience   in   data privacy   and   data protection

- Strong understanding of NZ privacy legislation and exposure to international privacy frameworks

- Ability to review and negotiate complex technology, data, client and supplier agreements

- Commercially pragmatic with the ability to balance legal risk, commercial outcomes, and stakeholder relationships

- Experience   advis ing   on   privacy incidents, regulatory engagement, and compliance responses

- Strong stakeholder management, communication, drafting, and problem-solving capability

- Experience developing governance frameworks, legal playbooks, policies, and training materials

- Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

- Rewards   - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

- Growth   - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

- Wellbeing   - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection;   S onder/EAP/Headspace;   15   days ’   paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

- Reputation   - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and   you’ll   accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

- Flexibility   - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

- Time off   -   T wo   paid   recognition days   off   provided each year   during our   annual summer shutdown period ;   purchase   up to two extra weeks’ annual leave

- Whānau & community   - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mō   te aha   tāu   e   tatari   ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow your career at PwC, visit our careers site at   https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html .

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā   whakautu   ki o   pātai   /   Your questions answered

Motuhake / Independence:   Maintaining   independence is fundamental to   demonstrating   that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an   independence   review process.

Nau mai ngā   tono   wawe   / We encourage early applications:   This role may close before the listed date if we   identify   a suitable candidate.

Atamai   h angahanga   / A.I. usage:   Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

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