Attorney-Privacy Team

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. The OAG is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities.

H1: Join the OAG Team as an Attorney-Privacy Team Member in Texas

H2: Protect Texas Consumers and Fight for Data Privacy as an Attorney at the OAG

Are you a licensed attorney looking to make a difference in the lives of Texans? The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a qualified candidate to join their team as an Attorney-Privacy Team Member in Houston, Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on enforcement of Texas's privacy laws and protect consumers from fraud and deceptive advertising.

Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: CPD - Austin
300 W. 15th St
Austin 78701
Other Locations: Texas-Dallas, Texas-San Antonio, Texas-Houston

Salary Information:
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 28
Salary (Pay Basis): 8, - 10, (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Title: Attorney-Privacy Team Member

Experience Information:
Minimum: Three years of full-time experience in data privacy, privacy compliance, consumer protection, or commercial litigation
Preferred: Eight years of full-time experience in data privacy, consumer protection, privacy compliance, commercial litigation, or overseeing investigations/litigation

Job Description:
The Attorney-Privacy Team Member will work on enforcement of Texas's privacy laws, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Law (TDPSA), and will collaborate with Division attorneys and staff. This role also involves representing the OAG before state and federal courts, monitoring privacy developments, and providing legal advice and counsel.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct and supervise consumer protection investigations
• Litigate civil enforcement cases from start to finish
• Research and analyze complex legal and factual matters related to cases
• Monitor privacy, cyber, and technology developments at the state and federal level
• Provide legal advice and assistance to clients and management
• Develop and implement effective litigation and enforcement strategies
• Represent the OAG before state and federal trial and appellate courts
• Evaluate proposed and enacted federal and state statutes, rules, and court decisions
• Participate in rulemaking and responding to legislative inquiries
• Provide training to less experienced staff
• Maintain knowledge of legal principles and practices related to data privacy
• Participate in community outreach activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree
• Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas and in good standing
• Three years of full-time experience in data privacy, privacy compliance, consumer protection, or commercial litigation
• Strong legal research, writing, and analysis skills
• Experience with technology and software programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG location and travel as needed
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Eight years of full-time experience in data privacy, consumer protection, privacy compliance, commercial litigation, or overseeing investigations/litigation
• Knowledge of relevant privacy and consumer protection laws
• Experience with complex litigation, jury trials, and motion practice
• Ability to work collaboratively and within a larger organization
• Privacy-focused certifications such as CIPP-US, CIPM, CIPT, or CDPP

To Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit an electronic application through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities.

Join the OAG team and use your legal skills to protect Texas consumers and fight for data privacy. Apply now!

Excellent benefits package

Legal research, writing, analysis, mediation, negotiations, critical thinking, technology, word-processing, data analysis, case management, electronic discovery, multitasking, prioritizing, meeting deadlines, oral and written communication, sound judgment, decision making, drafting legal documents, interpreting laws, summarizing findings, reviewing work, training, customer service

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)

Submit electronic application through CAPPS Recruit

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, licensed attorney in Texas, member in good standing with State Bar of Texas

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