Junior Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a Junior Associate to join its Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in privacy law, specifically in privacy incident response, compliance counseling, risk management, and privacy litigation. The ideal candidate will be familiar with state privacy laws, sector-specific regulations, breach reporting, and federal privacy laws such as CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and state biometric and health laws. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with in-office expectations on a weekly basis.

Location:

• Bloomfield Hills, MI

Duties:

• Advise clients on privacy incident response, risk management, and compliance counseling.
• Assist with privacy litigation matters, focusing on federal and state privacy laws.
• Provide legal guidance on privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and state-specific biometric and health regulations.
• Draft and review privacy policies, data protection assessments, and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, partners, and clients on various data privacy and cybersecurity issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or related legal fields.
• Knowledge of privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and state biometric and health laws.
• Experience with privacy incident response, compliance counseling, and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree 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 candidate will practice.

Skills:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Hybrid work schedule with weekly in-office expectations.
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities.
• Structured career advancement with a clear path to partnership.
• Access to multiple mentoring opportunities.
• Direct partner and client interactions.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development.