The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. As the global regulatory body, WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries. Our key activities include: scientific and social science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of anti-doping capacity; and, monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Program.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced privacy counsel to lead WADA’s privacy management program, as well as WADA’s efforts to harmonize the protection of privacy and data within the global anti-doping community via the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information, one of eight international standards that regulate anti-doping globally.
MAIN CHALLENGES
Lead WADA’s privacy management program;
Lead efforts to harmonize the implementation of the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Advise top management and organizational leaders on privacy and data risk matters;
Conduct legal assessments of data processing activities;
Lead WADA’s privacy management program, including by identifying and managing risk, and developing and maintaining appropriate policies and procedures;
Negotiate privacy and data considerations in third-party supplier and partner agreements;
Manage and deliver the privacy management program’s operational plans;
Manage a direct report (paralegal/analyst) responsible for day-to-day privacy program operations;
Partner with key internal stakeholders to embed privacy in operations, including IT;
Deliver and source engaging staff training to maintain a strong privacy culture;
Craft guidance and educational content related to the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information (ISPPPI) to support the harmonized implementation of the Standard globally;
Assist in WADA’s global compliance-monitoring activities as they relate to the ISPPPI;
Monitor external stakeholder compliance with the ISPPPI and support activities aimed at building stakeholder capacity;
Prepare and maintain internal reports on the privacy office’s activities;
Stay up to date on global privacy laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization;
Assist the Director or other Legal staff members, as needed. If required, manage additional direct reports.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Qualified lawyer, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in privacy and data protection law;
Privacy certifications are an asset;
Experience navigating international privacy compliance, an asset;
Familiarity with emerging technologies and data governance practices, an asset;
Strong work ethic, creative thinker, and a self-starter;
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and influence individuals at all levels of the organization;
Demonstrated ability to interpret, analyze, summarize, and report on legal documents;
Deeply interested in exploring the intersection of privacy, anti-doping, and sport;
Excellent oral and written skills in one of the two WADA official languages (English/French) and very good command of the other official language; Additional languages would be an asset;
Periodic work in the evening or on weekends;
Fit with organizational culture: Teamwork, team spirit and love of sport;
Aligned with WADA core values: Integrity, Openness and Excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER
Working with great colleagues, for a good cause;
Retirement plan (RRSP) contribution very competitive;
Group Insurance 100% premium covered by WADA (effective first day of employment);
Annual wellness subsidy;
Professional development and growth opportunities;
Hybrid work environment (a mix of office and home-based work);
Reimbursement of monthly internet costs (capped amount per month) after probation period.
The masculine is used in our communications for the sole purpose of lightening the text and it designates all genders. WADA believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. WADA would like to thank all candidates who have shown an interest by applying for a position. However, after a thorough profile review, only the retained candidates will be contacted.
Vision: WADA’s vision is a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.
Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport.
About us: WADA is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and has regional offices in Cape Town, South Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; Montevideo, Uruguay; Tokyo, Japan and the office of the President in Warsaw, Poland. As of March 2024, the Agency employs approximately 181 employees and is represented by 58 nationalities. We value the diversity of our employees – current and future – that, as a global team, endeavor every day to protect the rights of clean athletes worldwide.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Legal
Industries
Spectator Sports
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