Data Privacy/Mobility Attorney

A law firm located in Kalamazoo, MI, is actively seeking an experienced Data Privacy/Mobility Attorney with over 10 years of legal practice experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong regulatory and/or transactional skills and demonstrate expertise and passion for data privacy and emerging transportation technology. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of domestic and international data privacy regulations, particularly regarding technology companies and advanced mobility.

Duties:

• Draft and review data protection impact assessments, privacy policies, and product-specific privacy notices.
• Assist in implementing policies and procedures for responding to consumer rights requests and data breaches.
• Review vendor and customer contracts, focusing on security and data privacy issues.
• Provide legal counsel to mobility and technology providers on domestic and international data privacy laws and regulations.
• Stay well-versed in emerging domestic and international data privacy regulations.
• Apply legal expertise to advise on the legal aspects of emerging transportation technology.
• Maintain excellent academic credentials and utilize legal knowledge to address real-world scenarios.
• Ensure outstanding client service through effective communication and legal counsel.

Requirements:

• Over 10 years of legal practice experience.
• Strong regulatory and/or transactional skills with expertise in data privacy and emerging transportation technology.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding client service skills.
• Current or pending CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) certification is preferred.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar is preferred.
• Consideration for candidates admitted to practice in other jurisdictions.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Current or pending CIPP certification is preferred.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of domestic and international data privacy regulations.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing data protection impact assessments, privacy policies, and product-specific privacy notices.
• Experience advising on data breaches and responding to consumer rights requests.
• Ability to review contracts with a focus on security and data privacy issues.
• Strong communication and client service skills.

This premier law firm is a full-service provider of legal counsel, highly values diversity and inclusivity. It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Chambers USA, and The Best Lawyers in America as one of the best law firms in the USA. This firm values flexibility and work/ life balance. The work atmosphere is friendly, supportive, and encouraging, but also challenging. The firm values its attorneys and provides support and opportunities that help them create a successful career. The benefits of this firm include 401(k) plan, paid Bar Association fees, expense account for business, development purposes, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, parking, all needed technology, and more. The requires a minimum total of 2,000 billable hours per year. This firm commitment to society includes financial contributions to a mixture of organizations, pro bono services, helping schools in their educational programs. The firms invest in outside of work experiences, such as summer picnics, holidays, birthday celebrations, and other spontaneous events.