Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a highly skilled Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney with 5-7 years of experience to join its growing team. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic attorney with expertise in privacy-related litigation and transactional work. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of state and federal privacy laws and regulations, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and more, as well as experience in managing breach response and compliance counseling. This position offers flexible office location options and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Location:

• Minneapolis, MN

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on data privacy and cybersecurity issues
• Handle privacy-related litigation, including class action cases
• Draft, negotiate, and review vendor and customer service agreements
• Lead breach response efforts and offer compliance counseling
• Ensure adherence to state and federal privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, and HIPAA
• Manage risk management processes related to privacy and cybersecurity
• Collaborate with partners and clients on privacy and cybersecurity strategies
• Participate in professional development and thought leadership activities in the field of data privacy

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity law
• Strong background in privacy litigation, especially class action cases
• Significant transactional experience, including vendor and business customer service agreements
• Deep knowledge of state and federal privacy laws and regulations
• Experience in breach response, compliance counseling, and risk management
• Admission to the State Bar of relevant jurisdiction
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Education:

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

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Expertise in data privacy and cybersecurity law and regulations
• Strong litigation and transactional experience
• Skilled in negotiating and drafting complex legal agreements
• Proficiency in breach response and privacy risk management
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and client management abilities

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Clear and structured path to partnership
• Access to mentoring and professional development programs
• Opportunities for direct partner and client engagement
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved activities
• Hybrid work schedule with in-office expectations
• Inclusive and dynamic firm 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.