Data Privacy And Security Health Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Tampa, FL, seeks a Data Privacy and Security Health Law Associate Attorney with 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with lawyers and non-lawyers. This role involves providing expert legal advice on various data privacy and security issues, including state and federal privacy laws, data protection, and incident response. Familiarity with the healthcare industry is strongly preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel on compliance with state and federal privacy laws and regulations.
• Advise on data protection, management, and security, including understanding data flows and maps.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts related to data privacy and security.
• Manage and respond to data breaches and incidents, guiding incident response strategies.
• Collaborate with legal and non-legal professionals within and outside the firm to address data privacy and security concerns.
• Stay updated on privacy laws and regulations developments and integrate new requirements into legal strategies.
• Contribute to developing internal policies and procedures related to data privacy and security.
• Represent clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data privacy and security law.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with legal and non-legal professionals.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts is preferred.
• Proven expertise in state and federal privacy laws regulatory compliance.
• In-depth data protection, management, and security knowledge, including data flows and maps.
• Experience with incident response and breach management.
• Familiarity with the healthcare industry is strongly preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in Florida or the ability to obtain admission.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal issues related to data privacy and security.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

This distinguished law firm has a 121-year history of serving clients with the utmost quality of work. Based in Chicago, Illinois; this firm is one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States. The firm's practice areas include environmental, health law, corporate services, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate, tax, immigration, labor and employment, trusts and estates and technology law.