Junior Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Job Overview: A respected law firm is seeking a Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Junior Associate with 2-3 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in privacy incident response, compliance counseling, risk management, and privacy litigation. This role offers opportunities to work with a variety of privacy laws, including state and federal regulations such as CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and biometric laws. The position is available for multiple office locations, with a preference for Chicago and Dallas, and provides a hybrid work schedule with weekly in-office expectations.

Location:

• Washington, DC

Duties:

• Advise clients on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including incident response, compliance counseling, and risk management
• Stay up to date on privacy laws and provide counsel regarding CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, state biometric, and health laws
• Assist with privacy litigation and regulatory matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related agreements, policies, and contracts
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop strategies for compliance
• Handle privacy breach reporting and manage privacy risk assessment

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in data privacy and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of privacy incident response, compliance counseling, risk management, and privacy litigation
• Familiarity with state privacy laws, breach reporting laws, and federal privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and state biometric and health laws
• Admission to the State Bar

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• CIPP/US certification preferred
• If not already certified, CIPP/US certification must be obtained within one year of hire

Skills:

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Familiarity with privacy regulations and laws at both state and federal levels

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule with in-office expectations
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities
• Structured professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Path to career advancement and partnership
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

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.