Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney with 5-7 years of expertise in privacy and cybersecurity laws. This role offers flexibility in location with a preference for candidates in Chicago or Dallas. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both litigation, especially in privacy and class action cases, as well as transactional work such as vendor agreements and business customer service contracts. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of federal and state privacy laws and a strong background in compliance, breach response, and risk management.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on compliance with data privacy and cybersecurity regulations
• Handle privacy-related litigation, including class action cases
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements and business customer service contracts
• Provide support for breach response, risk management, and compliance counseling
• Stay current with developments in privacy laws and regulations
• Work collaboratively with senior partners and clients on privacy and cybersecurity issues
• Participate in business development and client relationship management
• Contribute to thought leadership and industry insights on data privacy matters

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity law
• Strong background in both privacy litigation and transactional legal work
• Expertise in state and federal privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and other related regulations
• Experience with breach response, risk management, and compliance counseling
• Admission to the State Bar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage complex matters and handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar
• CIPP/US certification is a plus but not required

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity laws
• Strong experience in both litigation and transactional legal matters
• Skilled in negotiation, drafting, and client counseling
• Proficient in managing data breach response and compliance
• Excellent communication, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple client matters in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Path to partnership with mentoring and professional growth opportunities
• Direct partner and client access
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities
• Structured professional development opportunities
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative culture

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.