Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Dallas is seeking a Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of substantive experience at a leading law firm and strong academic credentials. The ideal candidate should have strong privacy, cybersecurity, and/or technology company experience, including regulatory, compliance counseling, government investigations, and litigation matters. Experience with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters is desirable. The team is collaborative and dynamic, offering great professional growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and counseling on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology-related matters.
• Assist clients with regulatory compliance, including GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws and regulations.
• Handle government investigations and related litigation matters.
• Conduct due diligence reviews for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, agreements, and policies related to privacy and cybersecurity.
• Stay current on developments in privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop and implement privacy and cybersecurity strategies.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of substantive experience at a leading law firm.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Experience in privacy, cybersecurity, and/or technology company matters.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, government investigations, and related litigation.
• Familiarity with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters is desirable.
• Admission to the State Bar in the jurisdiction of practice.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a reputable law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar in the jurisdiction of practice.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Commitment to providing high-quality client service.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.