Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a highly qualified Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney with 5-7 years of experience to join its team. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong background in privacy-related litigation or transactional work, with expertise in federal and state privacy laws such as CCPA, GLBA, and HIPAA. The firm offers flexibility in office location, with a preference for Chicago or Dallas, and a hybrid work schedule with in-office expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience in breach response, compliance counseling, and risk management.

Location:

• Lansing, MI

Duties:

• Advise clients on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including federal and state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA)
• Handle privacy-related litigation, including class action cases
• Draft and negotiate vendor and business customer service agreements
• Assist clients in breach response, risk management, and compliance counseling
• Work collaboratively with other team members and partners on privacy and cybersecurity matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Participate in business development and help attract new clients
• Engage in continuous professional development and legal research

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity law
• Significant experience in privacy litigation and/or transactional work, particularly in vendor and business customer agreements
• Deep knowledge of state and federal privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and related regulations
• Experience with breach response, risk management, and compliance counseling
• Admission to the State Bar
• Strong communication, negotiation, and drafting skills
• Ability to manage complex matters and work under tight deadlines

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar
• CIPP/US certification is a plus but not required

Skills:

• Expertise in data privacy and cybersecurity law
• Experience in both litigation and transactional legal work
• Strong knowledge of privacy laws and regulations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Clear path to partnership with mentoring opportunities
• Direct access to partners and clients
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Inclusive and dynamic work culture

With over eight decades of experience in handling cases involving antitrust & trade regulations, public finance, healthcare, environmental law, and bankruptcy, this firm has racked up substantial legal victories for its numerous clients in a variety of industries, from automotive to energy and hospitality. The firm has achieved all of this through the application of tenacious advocacy skills, as well as comprehensive case reviews and insightful cost-effective strategy implementation to every individual case. Accordingly, it has earned the respect and trust of its clients. With offices across the US, the firm only hires the best legal talent available, and its recruits are trained in line with the latest industry standards of practice. It also offers several financial incentives and salary packages, and actively encourages a healthy work-life balance as it recognizes the need for lawyers to live pleasant, satisfying lives outside of the workplace.