Tech Transactions And Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a Tech Transactions and Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney to join their team in Miami, FL. The ideal candidate will have significant litigation experience with a strong background in privacy laws. The attorney will work on sophisticated legal matters, offer practical advice to clients, and engage in various aspects of case work-up and trial preparation. This is an opportunity for someone with strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Experience with privacy litigation and a deep understanding of federal, state, and international privacy laws is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all elements of case work-up and trial preparation for privacy and technology-related legal matters.
• Draft briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Conduct extensive legal research and writing on privacy and tech transactions-related issues.
• Handle privacy litigation cases with knowledge of relevant federal, state, and international laws.
• Provide practical legal advice to clients regarding privacy, data protection, and incident response.
• Collaborate with clients directly on complex and sophisticated legal matters, providing comprehensive legal strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of privacy policies and practices.
• Monitor evolving privacy laws and regulations to ensure client compliance.
• Engage in client counseling on risk management, data privacy compliance, and cyber incident responses.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating superior problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the Florida State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• Significant litigation experience, particularly in managing full case life cycles.
• Strong legal research and writing experience, including drafting various legal documents such as briefs, motions, and discovery.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and international privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) is a plus.
• Experience in a law firm or similar professional environment.
• Superior writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with clients directly and provide strategic legal advice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in privacy litigation.
• Experience with technology transactions, particularly related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response.
• Familiarity with data breach response and handling of sensitive information in a legal context.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Florida Bar (or the ability to waive in).
• Additional certifications related to data privacy (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) are highly desirable.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Additional coursework or certifications in data privacy, cybersecurity, or related fields are a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on practical solutions and risk management.
• Familiarity with privacy frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Ability to stay updated on emerging privacy regulations and apply them effectively.

Location:

• Miami, FL

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance (voluntary)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off

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