Senior Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate Attorney or Special Counsel

A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate Attorney or Special Counsel with a high level of academic achievement, the ability to engage directly with clients, lead significant projects, possess general tech fluency, and impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Duties:

• Engage directly with clients and lead significant projects in the areas of cyber, data, and privacy law.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues (State AG, FTC, and other regulatory agencies).
• Defend against data privacy and security class actions, including claims under the Stored Communications Act, wiretapping claims, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and data breach class actions.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and case strategy development.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience focusing on regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues and/or defending data privacy and security class actions.
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
• General tech fluency.
• Impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized law school.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in cyber, data, or privacy law are a plus.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to engage directly with clients.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• General tech fluency.
• Familiarity with regulatory investigations and litigation.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security laws.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.

Benefits: The firm offers a full range of elective benefits, including medical, health savings accounts, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care, and other parental support benefits. Additionally, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical benefits, and accrue vacation and sick time.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.