Tech Transactions And Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Tech Transactions and Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney to join its team. This position requires a highly skilled attorney with significant litigation experience, knowledge of privacy laws, and excellent legal research and writing abilities. The role offers immediate client interaction and the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters. The ideal candidate should possess strong academic credentials, superior problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide practical legal advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all elements of case work-up and trial preparation.
• Draft legal documents, including briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Provide practical advice on privacy laws and incident response matters.
• Handle privacy-related litigation and disputes with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with clients and other legal teams on complex tech transactions and data privacy issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and compliance with federal, state, and international privacy laws.
• Represent clients in court, mediation, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic counsel on emerging issues in data privacy and security.
• Work closely with clients to manage incident response and mitigation efforts.
• Participate in developing policies, procedures, and best practices for data security and privacy compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Significant litigation experience, including case management and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience drafting a variety of legal documents.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and international privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Experience advising clients on data breach incident response.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice tailored to client needs.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Proven track record of superior communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for immediate client interaction and relationship management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Privacy litigation experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in a law firm or a similar professional environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with technology transactions related to data security and privacy.

Educational Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar, or ability to be admitted to practice in California.

Certifications:

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or other relevant privacy certifications are desirable but not required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cases and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed.

Job Location:

• San Diego, CA

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (including vision)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)