Privacy And Cyber Security Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Privacy and Cyber Security Associate Attorney to provide comprehensive legal counsel on U.S.-focused privacy and data-related compliance issues. The role involves advising clients across various industries, leading compliance projects, and developing tailored strategies to mitigate privacy risks.

Duties:

• Advise clients on U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including CCPA, WA MHMD, and other state privacy laws.
• Conduct compliance gap assessments and develop robust compliance programs.
• Draft privacy policies, business-facing guidance, DSR procedures, incident response plans, contracting templates, and data sale/sharing advice.
• Provide counsel on ad tech, cookies/online trackers, TCPA, CAN-SPAM, and DAA/NAI/IAB self-regulatory rules.
• Support clients in the financial and health/life sciences sectors on GLBA, CALFIPA, FCRA, HIPAA, and state health privacy laws.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of practical experience in data privacy counseling.
• Expertise in implementing state privacy laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with privacy regulations for the financial and health/life sciences sectors.
• Previous experience in large law firms preferred; boutique specialists considered.
• Admission to practice law in Washington, DC is mandatory.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certifications preferred (CIPP-US, CIPT, CIPM).

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work well under pressure.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proven capability to independently manage complex legal matters.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to influence compliance strategies in a collaborative and supportive legal environment in Washington, DC.

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