Lateral Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking an experienced Lateral Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation Associate Attorney with 4-9 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong privacy, cybersecurity, and/or technology company experience, including regulatory compliance counseling, government investigations, and related litigation matters. Experience with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters is desirable.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support on privacy, cybersecurity, and data innovation matters.
• Conduct regulatory compliance counseling for clients, including technology companies.
• Assist in government investigations related to privacy and cybersecurity issues.
• Handle related litigation matters, including disputes involving data breaches and privacy violations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including privacy policies, terms of use, and data processing agreements.
• Advise clients on data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA compliance.
• Stay updated on developments in privacy and cybersecurity laws and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop effective strategies for managing privacy and cybersecurity risks.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar and eligibility to practice law in New York.
• 4-9 years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, and data innovation law.
• Strong understanding of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
• Experience with regulatory compliance counseling and government investigations.
• Familiarity with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar and eligibility to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws.
• Experience in regulatory compliance counseling and government investigations.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.