Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

A law firm in Miami, FL, is seeking a Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in data privacy counseling. The role involves leading privacy and cybersecurity projects, directly interfacing with clients, and developing and implementing compliance programs.

Duties:

• Lead privacy and cybersecurity projects, managing client relationships and ensuring project milestones are met.
• Perform compliance gap assessments to identify areas of improvement and risk.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs, including drafting privacy policies, business-facing guidance, data subject request (DSR) procedures, incident response plans, and contracting templates.
• Create and update playbooks for data sale/sharing, targeted advertising, and other privacy-related areas.
• Assist clients in determining priorities and risks, and guide the implementation of compliance strategies.
• Provide practical advice on state privacy laws such as CCPA and WA MHMD, ensuring client compliance with these regulations.
• Offer expertise on adtech and online tracking technologies, including TCPA, CANSPAM, and self-regulatory rules from DAA/NAI/IAB.
• Provide guidance on privacy issues in the financial and health/life sciences sectors, including compliance with GLBA, CalFIPA, FCRA, insurance privacy regulations, FTC/CFPB rules, HIPAA, and state health privacy laws.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of practical experience in data privacy counseling.
• Specific experience with implementing state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, WA MHMD) is required.
• Strongly preferred experience with adtech, cookies, online trackers, and related regulations (e.g., TCPA, CANSPAM).
• Preferred experience in the financial and health/life sciences sectors, including GLBA, CalFIPA, FCRA, insurance privacy, FTC/CFPB rules, HIPAA, and state health privacy laws.
• Large law firm experience preferred; boutique specialists may be considered.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to practice in the jurisdiction (Florida).
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-US, CIPT, CIPM) preferred but not mandatory.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Self-starter with the capability to prioritize workload, exercise good judgment, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to frame advice and analysis practically based on risks.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex matters or significant segments of large matters.
• Enjoys working in a collaborative and congenial team environment.

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