Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney with 5-7 years of experience to join its team. This role offers opportunities to work on both privacy litigation and transactional matters, including vendor and customer service agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience with state and federal privacy laws, such as CCPA, GLBA, and HIPAA, and will be involved in breach response, compliance counseling, and risk management. The position is open to candidates across multiple office locations, with a hybrid schedule that includes weekly in-office attendance.

Location:

• Dallas, TX.

Duties:

• Advise clients on compliance with privacy and cybersecurity laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and state-specific regulations
• Handle privacy-related litigation, including class actions
• Draft and negotiate vendor and business customer service agreements
• Support breach response efforts and provide risk management and compliance counseling
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on various privacy and cybersecurity matters
• Participate in professional development initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or related fields
• Proven experience in privacy litigation or transactional work, including vendor agreement drafting
• In-depth knowledge of state privacy laws, sector-specific regulations, and federal privacy laws (CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA)
• Experience in breach response, compliance counseling, and risk management
• Admission to the State Bar
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively

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
• Strong litigation and transactional drafting capabilities
• Knowledge of breach response and risk management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Clear path to partnership
• Multiple mentoring opportunities
• Direct access to partners and clients
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities
• Structured professional development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive workplace 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.