Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Boston, MA; Hartford, CT; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; or Washington, DC .
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3-6 years of data privacy and cybersecurity experience to join a growing practice advising clients on privacy compliance, cybersecurity incident response, data governance, and complex regulatory matters.
Responsibilities
Direct Counsel is seeking a Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Boston, MA; Hartford, CT; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; or Washington, DC .
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3-6 years of data privacy and cybersecurity experience to join a growing practice advising clients on privacy compliance, cybersecurity incident response, data governance, and complex regulatory matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on U.S. and international privacy laws, including state privacy laws, GDPR, GLBA, and HIPAA .
- Draft, review, and negotiate privacy policies, data processing agreements, and other privacy-related documentation.
- Counsel clients on cookies, tracking technologies, and data collection practices.
- Manage cybersecurity incident response matters, including data breaches, ransomware events, and regulatory notifications.
- Advise clients during interactions with regulators, state attorneys general, and law enforcement following cybersecurity incidents.
- Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
- Counsel clients on data governance, vendor risk management, data transfers, records retention, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on sophisticated privacy and cybersecurity matters.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in the state bar where the candidate will practice.
- 3-6 years of data privacy and cybersecurity experience.
- Experience advising clients on privacy compliance, cybersecurity incident response, and regulatory matters.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws, GDPR, GLBA, and HIPAA .
- Experience drafting privacy policies, data processing agreements, and related documentation.
- Experience with privacy and cybersecurity due diligence, regulatory investigations, or data governance is preferred.
- Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Salary: $190,000-$240,000, commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus eligibility