Hybrid Counsel, Data Governance & Records Retention

at Marsh McLennan

• Job title: Counsel, Data Governance & Records Retention
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$150,900 - CA$226,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Counsel supporting Marsh's data governance and records retention initiatives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and contractual requirements.
• Maintain Marsh’s enterprise records retention policy and schedule, while collaborating with business stakeholders to ensure alignment with business operations and legal requirements.
• Support business stakeholders on business retention schedule interpretation, analysis, or implementation, in coordination with legal partners.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, IT, and stakeholders across Marsh's diverse business units and corporate functions to ensure consistent application of data governance and records retention practices.
• Monitor and interpret emerging legal and regulatory developments, trends, and best practices related to data governance and records retention, advising on necessary policy or process adjustments.
• Participate in governance-related committees and working groups to provide legal perspectives on data management and retention issues.
• Assist in conducting legal reviews of data initiatives, systems, and processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries, litigation holds, and data breach investigations as they relate to data governance and records retention.
• Help develop and deliver training and awareness programs on data governance and records retention best practices for business and legal teams.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and privacy counsel to ensure alignment of data governance efforts with broader information security and privacy programs.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of attorney-level experience, preferably with a focus on data governance, records retention, information governance, or related legal and compliance areas.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the applicable licensing authority

Benefits

• health and welfare benefits
• tuition assistance
• retirement programs
• employee assistance programs