Volkswagen Canada

Drive your Career! We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.   We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel – Technology & Privacy Law this role will be based at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON. This is classified as a hybrid role.   As VGCA and its manufacturers introduce new products and features that present privacy and data protection challenges, this role will work collaboratively with relevant business units and manufacturers to provide guidance on legal requirements (e.g., privacy breach reporting, consumer terms of service, and consumer-facing order flows and collateral, all driven by emerging digital subscription services, including future modifications to these services). This role will report to the General Counsel and support the business teams in the rapidly evolving fields of Privacy, Data Governance & Policy implementation, Technology Law, and Commercial matters.   Key Responsibilities Contract review, negotiations, evaluation and assessment of other obligations, advising management of the degree of legal risk assigned with such obligations before they are entered into; Licensing, intellectual property and marketing matters; reviewing of advertising and marketing materials Provide legal guidance on consumer terms of services, consumer facing order flows and collateral driven by new digital subscription based services Manage consumer protection and competition matters including ecommerce initiatives Evaluate the use and sharing of customer information, including but not limited to CRM initiatives and support the overall assessment of privacy practices. This includes coordinating extensively with the business teams to determine current data usage, privacy practices, and compliance with federal and provincial privacy legislation. Lead the Operationalization of data practices by working closely with business teams to document and standardize data practices and processes in order to ensure compliance with new privacy legislative regime Mitigate and respond to potential privacy breaches, advising on breach notifications and responding to customers and regulators (e.g. Office of the Privacy Commissioner) inquiries relating to privacy practices. Enhancing the privacy compliance programme, managing anti-spam matters including reviewing proposed customer communications for compliance and assisting with overall assessment of anti-spam law compliance. Provide support for additional corporate and commercial matters as required   Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Law At least 4 years practicing as a Commercial, Privacy, or Competition Lawyer at a large law firm and/or In-House corporate environment Experience advising on privacy and commercial matters. Familiarity with intellectual property law and regulatory compliance Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Strong analytical and problem solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of team (with a flexible, versatile and collaborative nature) Automotive Industry experience is considered a strong asset Ability to travel up to 5%   Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.   Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws. Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.      

Drive your Career! We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen. We are currently looking for a Legal and HR Business Assistant (12 month contract) at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON The successful candidate will serve as the legal administrative and financial coordinator for the Legal, Government and Regulatory Affairs (“LGRA”) team. The successful candidate will also serve as the Business Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) on a regular basis. **This is a hybrid flex model.** Responsibilities: Legal, Government & Regulatory Assistance with litigation and corporate files, including preparation of settlement payment requests and coordination of settlement funds, updating files on share drive. Managing status of legal pending account and meeting with finance on a regular basis to report Processing invoices and litigation claim backs Assisting with year-end activities, including drafting of audit inquiry letters and account accruals Administrative filings, including quarterly Stewardship filings Preparation of department purchase orders Other general administrative tasks for LGRA team, including but not limited to mail collection, meeting scheduling, coordination and tracking of annual trainings, filing of documents on shared drive, maintenance of LGRA team generic email addresses and intranet Human Resources Prepare and coordinate key internal and external meetings on behalf of the CHRO, manages schedules, agenda topics, communication, and action plans, all follow ups as required Effectively manage on a timely basis: expenses, calendar & travel management, correspondence, company car/IT concerns, teleconference set-up, appointment booking, translation ad hoc requests, etc. Research and respond to external vendors and inquiries on behalf of CHRO as directed HR team tracking of vacation, absences, requests, and act as delegate for CHRO in approvals for same (currently Dayforce and Concur) Serves as point of contact for the CHRO in her absence Manages purchasing process for HR (POs, KSRM, Shopping carts, payment of invoices, etc.) Manage HR vendor contracts to monitor expiry dates and/or renewal needs Monitor and manage the tracking of departmental budget, accruals, and respective expenses in collaboration with Controlling. Monitor HR Inbox at minimum 2x/daily and respond to, or redirect inquiries, as needed.   Qualifications: Legal Assistant Degree/College Diploma and or equivalent work experience 5+ years of experience supporting senior leadership, prior experience as a Legal Assistant and supporting a busy department. Prior experience managing budgets and understanding management of pending accounts is a must. Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple demands Strong computer skills - word processing/spreadsheet management/exceptional excel skills Strong communication skills - interpersonal and written Ability to work independently and as part of team Resourceful and comfortable working under minimal supervision What you’ll get in return: A flexible and collaborative team dynamic Opportunities for development Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package And much more! Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws. Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LD1