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

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel or Senior Associate to join its cyber, privacy, and data innovation team. This role involves leading sophisticated and innovative litigation cases, including class actions, across various industries such as technology, finance, life sciences, and energy. The ideal candidate is passionate, self-motivated, and a critical thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills. They should also possess excellent writing skills and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Location

• Any U.S. office location

Duties

• Manage complex litigation cases with a focus on cyber, privacy, and data innovation.
• Oversee all aspects of litigation, including client communication, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with the firm’s eDiscovery, Analytics, and Litigation Support teams to develop case strategies.
• Conduct mediations, present oral arguments, and facilitate resolutions.
• Draft detailed legal documents, conduct comprehensive legal research, and provide strategic counsel to clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in complex civil litigation, specifically in cyber, data, or privacy law.
• Strong academic credentials with a record of legal research and writing excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-oriented approach.
• Active membership in the State Bar of the relevant office location.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of the desired office location.

Skills

• Advanced analytical, research, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and general office software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being support, 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.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates.

The Los Angeles office of this premier, high-level finance firm splits its full-service practice into a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The firm offers an entrepreneurial, upbeat work environment and an opportunity to work with fun and interesting people. Candidates we have sent here return genuinely impressed with the firms attorneys overall competence. The firm offers top market pay, and not so coincidentally, associates often complain about high expectations for billable hours. The firm recently opened its first overseas office.