Junior Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Job Overview:

A reputable law firm is looking to hire a Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Junior Associate with 2-3 years of experience in privacy law. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience in privacy incident response, compliance counseling, and privacy litigation. The ideal candidate will have experience with federal and state privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and state-specific biometric and health laws. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule with in-office expectations and is open to applicants from multiple office locations, with Chicago and Dallas being the preferred locations.

Location:

• McAllen, TX

Duties:

• Assist in privacy incident response, risk management, and compliance counseling.
• Advise clients on privacy-related matters, including federal and state regulations such as CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and biometric laws.
• Participate in privacy litigation matters, supporting strategy development and legal proceedings.
• Draft and review privacy contracts, policies, and data protection agreements.
• Conduct research on evolving privacy laws and ensure clients remain in compliance.
• Provide legal guidance to clients in managing privacy risks and legal obligations.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or a related area of law.
• Knowledge of privacy incident response, risk management, compliance counseling, and privacy litigation.
• Familiarity with state and federal privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and biometric privacy laws.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases efficiently.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• CIPP/US certification required (must obtain within one year of hire if not already certified).
• Admission to the State Bar in the jurisdiction where the associate will be practicing.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work and manage competing deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to solving legal issues.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across different practice groups.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid work schedule with in-office expectations.
• Billable credit for pro bono work and other approved firm activities.
• Structured professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Direct access to partners and clients.
• Clear path to partnership.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work 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.