This role offers a unique chance to strengthen and shape the organization’s privacy and compliance programs at a time of growing regulatory complexity and rapid technological change. As Privacy & Compliance Counsel, you will help meet a critical business need by supporting compliance across a national dental network while guiding the organization through emerging requirements in data protection, healthcare privacy, and AI governance.
With increasing focus on digital transformation and responsible data use, now is the ideal time to expand the team and add dedicated legal expertise to this space. This is an exciting opportunity for a privacy‑focused lawyer who wants to influence organizational strategy, support innovative initiatives, and help protect patient trust at scale.
You are a detail‑oriented, analytical lawyer who enjoys navigating complex privacy issues and turning regulations into clear, practical guidance. Strong communication and collaboration skills help you build trust across teams, and you stay adaptable in a fast‑changing legal and technology environment. You manage competing priorities with calm and clarity, bring a proactive and ethical mindset to your work, and thrive in roles that require both independent judgment and cross‑functional partnership. Above all, you’re motivated by protecting data, supporting compliant healthcare operations, and contributing to a culture of accountability and trust.
Reporting to the Director, Legal Counsel & Privacy Officer, you will help strengthen Dentalcorp’s privacy and compliance programs by ensuring alignment with Canadian privacy laws, provincial health information requirements, and emerging AI regulations. Although not a people‑leader, this role works closely with teams across IT, Security, Operations, HR, and Marketing to embed strong privacy practices into new projects, systems, and vendor relationships.
Your work will directly support patient trust and operational excellence by conducting privacy impact assessments, managing regulatory obligations, and advising on privacy risks across the organization. Through effective policies, training, and guidance, you will influence key outcomes such as regulatory readiness, data protection standards, and overall compliance across Dentalcorp’s national network.
Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) for new systems, projects, vendors, and AI‑related initiatives, ensuring risks are identified and managed effectively.
Support compliance with Canadian privacy laws, provincial health information statutes, and internal privacy and regulatory requirements across the organization.
Develop, review, and maintain privacy and compliance policies, procedures, and internal guidance to ensure consistent and practical implementation.
Manage privacy aspects of vendor relationships, including reviewing data processing agreements and assessing vendor compliance.
Support incident response activities, including breach investigations, risk assessments, notifications, and regulatory reporting.
Monitor and interpret changes in privacy law, health information regulation, and AI governance, and advise on their operational impact.
Partner with cross‑functional teams such as IT, Security, Operations, HR, and Marketing to embed privacy‑by‑design into organizational initiatives.
Contribute to audits, compliance reviews, and ongoing monitoring to assess the effectiveness of privacy controls.
Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness materials for employees and internal stakeholders.
J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school and license to practice law in Canada
2–4 years of experience focused on privacy law, with strong knowledge of Canadian privacy legislation and provincial health information statutes
Hands‑on experience conducting privacy impact assessments (required)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal requirements into practical guidance
Proven ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize effectively, and work independently while knowing when to escalate
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk‑assessment skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams such as IT, Security, Operations, HR, and Marketing
High level of professionalism, judgment, and commitment to ethical decision‑making
Nice to have: fluency in French and English; CIPP/C or equivalent privacy certification
Dentalcorp is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences. Dentalcorp acquires leading dental practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be Canada’s most trusted healthcare network. Leveraging its industry-leading technology, know-how and scale, Dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity to retain their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future growth.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At Dentalcorp, we recognize that inclusivity and diversity strengthen our culture and make us better. We are committed to ensuring that the talent we hire is reflective of the diverse communities and patients we serve. To ensure equal opportunity for all candidates, we strongly encourage applicants requiring an accommodation to let their recruiter know during the recruitment/selection process. We appreciate all applicants for taking the time to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The salary range for this position is $120,000.00 CAD to $150,000.00 CAD annually. Offers within this range are determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity considerations.