Associate General Counsel
CA$175,000 – CA$225,000 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Associate General Counsel & Privacy Officer (Remote First)”
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- Expected experience
- 6–10 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | CA$175,000 – CA$225,000 / yr |
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CertificationsBachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor
CertificationsCIPP/C
About Us: Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses. As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive. Zensurance has been recognized for its rapid growth and industry impact: ✅ Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 (2023, 2024, 2025) ✅ Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 (2024, 2025) ✅ Top Insurance Employers (2022) At Zensurance, we value ownership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges, challenging the status quo, and making a real impact in an industry ready for change. If you're looking to build something meaningful in a fast-growing, customer-focused company, we’d love to hear from you!
As we continue to rapidly grow, we are looking for an Associate General Counsel & Privacy Officer to help scale our oversight functions while maintaining our innovative DNA. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a pivotal, dual role. You will have a direct seat at the table to provide high-level legal support across all business units—from Underwriting to IT—while serving as the enterprise’s primary authority and designated Privacy Officer. Alongside the General Counsel, working closely with senior leadership (encompassing the CEO & Founder, COO, and VPs of Sales, Marketing, Technology, People, and Finance), you will safeguard our digital operations, commercial strategies, and technological innovations. For the right candidate, this role is anticipated to grow as Zensurance continues to scale upwards.
Responsibilities:
1. Legal Operations & Commercial Oversight
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Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership/binder agreements with our insurance markets.
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MGA & Underwriting Support: Support product development, underwriting authorities, and digital automation risks.