Tech Transactions And Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a highly motivated Tech Transactions and Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and responding to complex privacy-related legal matters, particularly in privacy litigation and incident response. The position offers immediate client interaction, opportunities to work on sophisticated cases, and an environment conducive to professional growth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of litigation work-up and trial preparation for privacy-related cases.
• Conduct thorough legal research and drafting of briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Provide practical, strategic legal advice to clients on tech transactions and data privacy matters.
• Respond to data breaches and privacy incidents, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international privacy laws.
• Engage with clients on privacy-related matters, offering clear and actionable guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support privacy compliance initiatives and handle complex tech transactions.
• Stay up to date on changes in privacy laws and regulations to provide cutting-edge legal advice.
• Manage discovery and other procedural aspects of litigation with attention to detail.
• Participate in client presentations, and strategy meetings, and contribute to the overall development of privacy practices within the firm.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas (or eligible for immediate licensure).
• Excellent academic credentials are required.

Experience Requirements:

• Significant litigation experience, particularly with privacy litigation or incident response cases.
• Prior experience managing all elements of case work-up and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills, including the ability to draft complex legal documents.
• Knowledge and experience with federal, state, and international privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) preferred.
• Experience in a law firm or similar legal environment is required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple high-priority tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex legal cases.
• Proven ability to provide practical, business-minded legal solutions to clients.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with privacy litigation and incident response is highly desirable.
• Expertise in managing sophisticated legal matters with minimal supervision.
• Ability to offer practical, real-world advice to clients in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental and life insurance
• Disability and voluntary insurance, including vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)