Data Privacy and Technology Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm seeks an experienced associate attorney to join its Data Protection, Cybersecurity, and Technology team in Minneapolis, MN. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful matters, including data privacy compliance, security planning, and technology agreements. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background and a commitment to staying at the forefront of technology and privacy law.

Duties:

• Advise clients on compliance with data privacy and cybersecurity regulations, including laws such as CCPA, GDPR, and other U.S. state-specific privacy frameworks.
• Support clients with incident response planning and managing data security breaches.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, information security terms, and technology-related contracts, including software and SaaS agreements.
• Provide strategic guidance on intellectual property, technology licensing, and IT service agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to address complex data and technology challenges.

Requirements:

• 2–5 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and experience in privacy compliance and security incident response.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, client-focused advice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a collaborative team environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility for prompt admission in Minnesota.
• CIPP certification (preferred but not required).

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of data privacy laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology-related agreements.
• Ability to handle high-stakes data protection and security issues effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• A collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and other employee-focused offerings.
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and cutting-edge legal matters.

This is a compelling opportunity for an attorney eager to advance their career in the growing fields of data privacy and technology law, contributing to innovative solutions that help clients navigate complex challenges.

Law offices are located in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Mexico and China. The legal practice has sixty-four years of professional law experience. There are eleven areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of banking-financial services, employment-labor, energy and health law. A fairly large team of results-driven attorneys and a skilled support group are staffed at the firm. Pro-bono work is endorsed at the legal practice.