Senior Privacy Counsel (Hybrid - Vancouver, BC)

Location: Canada

State/Province/City: British Columbia

City: Vancouver

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Who We Are 


lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people. 



About This Team 


We are self-described “legal outliers.” Our vision is to inspire and educate, provide value from beginning to end, and create an environment where work enriches life, and life enriches work. We believe in “the sweat life” - sweat, relationships, and personal development - and we live it every day. 



A Day In The Life 


We’re looking for an experienced Senior Privacy Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in privacy law, providing expert legal counsel across a range of privacy-related issues and initiatives. You’ll independently navigate complex and evolving global privacy requirements, delivering tactical, risk-based guidance that helps teams stay on track despite ambiguity or rapidly changing regulations. 


You will partner closely with business and cybersecurity teams to ensure that all privacy requirements are effectively integrated into new products, initiatives, and technologies. A key part of this role is advising cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and ensuring privacy compliance is achieved efficiently. 


You’ll be responsible for staying ahead of changing privacy laws and regulations and will deliver guidance to help teams quickly adapt to new requirements. You’ll escalate privacy risks as necessary, ensuring that leadership is informed and can act quickly to manage potential issues. In addition to handling legal issues directly, you’ll collaborate with external counsel when needed, manage incidents, and play a central role in the ongoing development and execution of the company’s Privacy Program. 



Responsibilities 


  • Provide independent, expert legal counsel on a wide range of privacy-related issues, offering tactical risk-based guidance on complex matters across product development, marketing, and technology teams. 
  • Collaborate with business and cybersecurity teams to ensure comprehensive compliance with global privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, PIPEDA, etc.) and integrate these requirements into new product features and digital initiatives. 
  • Stay current with evolving privacy laws, emerging case law, and regulatory changes, delivering practical and timely guidance to internal stakeholders to navigate ambiguity or rapidly changing requirements. 
  • Act as a trusted partner to the organization, advising on high-impact decisions that require balancing legal and business needs, and escalating privacy risks to leadership when necessary. 
  • Provide expert counsel on privacy incidents, data subject access requests (DSARs), and regulatory inquiries, including engaging external counsel and coordinating responses. 
  • Lead and support Privacy by Design initiatives, working closely with product and technology teams to ensure privacy considerations are embedded in product development and lifecycle management. 
  • Manage privacy-related projects, monitor program compliance, track incidents, and ensure alignment with global privacy laws and regulations. 
  • Mentor and guide junior legal team members and contribute to a deep partnership with other teams across the organization, ensuring consistent privacy support and alignment. 
  • Maintain and update privacy policies, procedures, and notices, ensuring they are in line with evolving legal requirements and organizational practices. 



Required Skills and Experience 


  • At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in-house or at a law firm, with a focus on privacy law, data protection, or related legal fields. 
  • Deep knowledge of global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, FTC rules, etc.) and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable, business-oriented advice. 
  • Experience partnering with business, technology, and cybersecurity teams to integrate privacy requirements into projects and products effectively. 
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to advise technical and non-technical teams on complex privacy issues and help navigate rapidly changing privacy requirements. 
  • Ability to manage privacy risks, make independent decisions, and escalate issues when necessary to leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
  • Solid understanding of digital technologies (social media, digital advertising, mobile apps, mobile payments) and their impact on privacy. 
  • Proven ability to lead privacy projects, handle incidents, and ensure the ongoing maturity and success of a Privacy Program. 
  • J.D. from an accredited institution and licensed to practice in Washington State / British Columbia (or ability to practice in-house). 
  • Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM preferred.  


Must Haves

  • Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
  • Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
  • Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
  • Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
  • Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.


Additional Notes
 Authorization to work in USA or Canada is required for this role. 

Compensation and Benefits Package 
lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $152,000-$199,500 CAD annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.   

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

  • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans 
  • Paid time off 
  • Savings and retirement plan matching 
  • Generous employee discount 
  • Fitness & yoga classes 
  • Parenthood top-up 
  • Extensive catalog of development course offerings 
  • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) 

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.


workplace arrangement


This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:  In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.  


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