Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation Litigation Counsel or Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A leading law firm is seeking a tenured Litigation Counsel or Senior Associate to join its cyber, privacy, and data innovation team. This role involves handling sophisticated litigation, including class actions, for clients in sectors such as technology, finance, life sciences, and energy. The ideal candidate is a proactive thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a talent for balancing independent work with teamwork.

Location

• Menlo Park, CA

Duties

• Manage complex litigation cases related to cyber, privacy, and data innovation.
• Oversee all aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions, client interactions, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with eDiscovery, Analytics, and Litigation Support teams to advance case strategies.
• Conduct mediations, oral arguments, and work toward case resolutions.
• Draft detailed legal documents, conduct comprehensive research, and provide strategic guidance to clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in complex civil litigation, particularly in cyber, data, or privacy law.
• Strong academic credentials with a record of excellence in research and writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Active membership in the State Bar of the desired office location.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state where the desired office is located.

Skills

• Advanced research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and standard office software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being support, as well as child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and long-term care insurance.
• 401K retirement plan, flexible time off, generous parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Equal employment opportunity in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firms intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firms intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.