Tech Transactions And Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Tech Transactions and Data Privacy (Incident Response) Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have significant litigation experience and a deep understanding of privacy laws. This role involves immediate client interaction, sophisticated legal matters, and a combination of privacy litigation and incident response work. The attorney will be expected to provide practical legal advice to clients, manage complex case work-ups, and be actively involved in trial preparation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of case work-up and trial preparation, including discovery, motions, and trial strategy.
• Handle privacy litigation matters with a focus on compliance with federal, state, and international privacy laws.
• Conduct legal research and draft high-quality legal documents, including briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Advise clients on data privacy incidents and help them navigate regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to deliver practical legal advice on data privacy, incident response, and related matters.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, negotiations, and other legal forums, ensuring a well-prepared and strategic approach to litigation.
• Stay current with developments in privacy laws and regulations, particularly those related to technology transactions and data security.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Illinois State Bar (or the ability to become admitted in Illinois).
• Strong academic credentials, preferably from a top-tier law school.

Experience and Skills:

• Privacy litigation experience preferred, with the ability to handle sophisticated legal matters independently.
• Significant litigation experience, including managing all elements of case work-up and trial preparation.
• Substantial legal research and writing skills, with demonstrated experience drafting briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and international privacy laws, with the ability to advise on data privacy and incident response.
• Experience working in a law firm or a similar professional environment.
• Superior communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide practical, real-world legal advice to clients on complex legal issues.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in privacy litigation, privacy compliance, or data breach response.
• Familiarity with technology transactions, data security laws, and industry best practices in privacy.
• Experience in client management and ability to work on sophisticated matters with minimal supervision.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance (including vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.