Our client is seeking a mid-level attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection practice in New York City. This role brings together proactive client counseling and responsive, high-stakes work involving incidents, regulatory scrutiny, and litigation.
The Work
- Advise clients on cybersecurity and privacy compliance, translating applicable requirements into practical guidance for their businesses.
- Develop and help implement privacy policies, working with clients on both the content and the steps needed to put those policies into practice.
- Counsel clients during cyber incidents, helping them address response issues as matters unfold.
- Advise on data breach notification, including evaluating notification obligations in connection with incidents.
- Support clients facing regulatory investigations related to cybersecurity and privacy matters.
- Work on litigation involving cybersecurity, privacy, or data protection issues, alongside the practice’s counseling and response work.
What You Bring
- Three to five years of large law firm experience advising clients on cybersecurity and privacy matters.
- Experience with privacy and cybersecurity compliance counseling and privacy policy development or implementation.
- Experience advising on cyber-incident response and data breach notification.
- Regulatory investigation and litigation experience in relevant areas is sought.
- Ability to take on an appropriate level of responsibility and contribute effectively to fast-paced matters.
- Strong research, analytical, and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Superior academic credentials.
Why Consider It
The practice is described as well-integrated and combines a broad mix of work: compliance counseling, policy development, incident response, breach notification, regulatory investigations, and litigation.
Associates can take on an appropriate level of responsibility across fast-paced matters.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm-stated expected salary range for New York is $260,000–$455,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.