Data Privacy And Security Health Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a skilled Data Privacy and Security Health Law Associate Attorney with five years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate with lawyers and non-lawyers, and a robust technology and data privacy and security background. Familiarity with the healthcare industry is strongly preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on state and federal privacy laws and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on data protection, management, and security, including understanding data flows and maps.
• Manage incident response related to data breaches and security incidents.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, particularly data privacy and security.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address privacy and security concerns.
• Stay updated on changes in privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
• Conduct training sessions on data privacy and security best practices for clients and internal staff.
• Assist with audits and assessments of data privacy and security practices.
• Develop and implement privacy policies and procedures in compliance with legal requirements.
• Represent clients in discussions with regulatory authorities and handle related legal matters.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in data privacy and security law, focusing on health law preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with lawyers and non-lawyers.
• Proven expertise in state and federal privacy laws, data protection, and incident response.
• Familiarity with the healthcare industry is highly desirable.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
• Experience with data flows, data maps, and incident response strategies.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal and regulatory data privacy and security issues.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.