Job description
Job Type: PermanentWork Model: RemoteReference code: 128203Primary Location: Toronto, ONAll Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Halifax, NS; Ottawa, ON; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC
Our Purpose
At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.
By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.
• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
• Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.
What will your typical day look like?
The Senior Counsel will provide legal advice, counsel and support on compliance with technology regulations (including AI and other emerging technologies), development of Deloitte technology products and platforms, and software and data licensing and other commercial contracting arrangements.
In this role you will:
• Provide guidance to technology teams and business leaders on IP, regulatory compliance, and other legal risks associated with development, operation, and implementation of technology products, platforms, systems and innovations.
• Review products and features of technology products and platforms, identifying legal risks, and developing practical mitigation strategies focused on business goals
• Review open source software and language models and determine whether they are appropriate for use within Deloitte
• Review and analyzing technology regulations (including related to AI) and creating plans to operationalize them
• Review, draft, and negotiate licenses; terms of use; policies, disclosures and other documentation associated with use and deployment of Deloitte and third-party technology products
• Review and negotiating software and data licensing and other commercial agreements with vendors
• Develop legal and risk policies and guardrails, including for use of vendor products and services
• Develop and maintaining FAQs, templates, policies and processes to create efficiencies and scale within the OGC team
• Engage and managing outside counsel, as requested
• Respond promptly to a wide range of legal requests from engineering and product development teams, at all levels within Deloitte
About The Team
Global General Counsel provides legal guidance and expertise to Deloitte Global, the broader Deloitte organization, and our business leaders. We advise on regulatory, claims, and corporate legal matters, as well as additional issues that may pose novel or unique situations.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
• Licensed attorney in jurisdiction in which attorney lives and practices.
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience
• Proven track record of successfully advising product development teams and/or advising teams working on complex technology deployments in how to address legal and regulatory requirements
• Experience translating legal concepts and requirements into actionable, practical guidance for IT and business teams
• Experience negotiating and drafting technology-related commercial agreements (software licensing, content and data licensing, software services, licensing of models and other AI-related products and services etc.)
• Experience drafting terms of service, licensing agreements, and technology-related policies
Preferred
• Experience working in an in-house environment, preferably with a technology or professional services provider or supporting technology teams at a large multi-national institution
• Expertise in and ability to advise on AI, data, cybersecurity, and/or privacy matters
• Experience working in a global or cross-border environment with individuals from different geographies and cultures
Total Rewards
The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. Some representative examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, 38+ days off (including 10 firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days"), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.
Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.
Be yourself, and more.
We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.
You Shape How We Make Impact.
Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.
Be the leader you want to be
Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.
Have as many careers as you want.
We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.
The next step is yours
At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan , Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative .
We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.
Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.
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