Data Privacy And Security Health Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Data Privacy and Security Health Law Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in technology and data privacy and security, with a focus on healthcare law. This role requires collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders and providing expert advice on complex privacy and data security issues.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal advice on state and federal privacy laws and regulatory compliance.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts related to data privacy and security.
• Advise on data protection, management, and security, including creating and managing data maps and understanding data flows.
• Respond to and manage data security incidents, including breach notifications and remediation.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, clients, and non-legal professionals to address privacy and data security issues.
• Stay current with evolving data privacy regulations and best practices, particularly in the healthcare industry.
• Assist in developing and implementing internal policies and procedures related to data privacy and security.
• Represent clients in privacy-related disputes and regulatory investigations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data privacy and security law.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with lawyers and non-lawyers.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Significant experience with state and federal privacy laws, data protection, management, and security.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to data security incidents.
• Familiarity with the healthcare industry is strongly preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar in Wisconsin.

Skills:

• Expertise in data privacy and security laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in understanding and managing data flows and data maps.
• Familiarity with commercial contract negotiation and drafting.

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's 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. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.