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 New York City, NY. 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 NY State Bar or eligibility to practice in NY.

Education

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

Certifications

• Membership in good standing with the NY 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.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.