Senior Legal Counsel - Technology

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. 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. 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 Advise on data incidents involving personal information, AI governance, technology risk assessments, and contractual risks relating to new technologies Review and negotiate client master service agreements, supplier contracts and other commercial arrangements Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across privacy, AI, and data protection Identify and elevate legal and regulatory risks where appropriate Mentor junior staff and contribute to legal templates, playbooks, and training Skills you will bring or develop in this role: 5 –10+ years' legal counsel experience, preferably gained in‑house or in a large law firm Current New Zealand practising certificate 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 advising 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 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; Sonder/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 - Two 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr