Counsel or Senior Associate Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation Litigation

A law firm seeks a skilled Counsel or Senior Associate to join its forward-thinking cyber, privacy, and data innovation litigation team in Menlo Park, CA. This role involves handling a diverse and sophisticated caseload, including high-profile class actions, for clients in sectors such as technology, finance, life sciences, and energy. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and a collaborative professional with a passion for legal innovation and excellence.

Duties

• Manage complex civil litigation cases, focusing on cyber, privacy, and data innovation disputes.
• Represent clients in class actions and other multifaceted legal matters.
• Oversee discovery processes with the support of eDiscovery and analytics teams.
• Prepare and present oral arguments in court and key hearings.
• Conduct depositions, negotiate settlements, and handle mediations.
• Work directly with clients to develop litigation strategies tailored to their needs.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in complex civil litigation, with a strong preference for cyber, privacy, or data-related litigation experience.
• Skills: Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral communication abilities.
• Attributes: A highly motivated team player with a critical thinking mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Bar Membership: Active membership in the California State Bar or eligibility to practice in California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in managing all stages of complex litigation.
• Strong ability to work independently while fostering collaboration.
• Expertise in privacy law and data innovation issues.
• Advanced knowledge of discovery processes and eDiscovery tools.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being resources and support for child, elder, and pet care.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and long-term care insurance.
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Generous leave policies, including parental leave and paid holidays.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) program to promote work-life balance.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firms intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firms intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.