Junior Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

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McAllen, TX

Junior Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Attorney

1-6 yrs required

No

Job Overview:

A reputable law firm is looking to hire a Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Junior Associate with 2-3 years of experience in privacy law. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience in privacy incident response, compliance counseling, and privacy litigation. The ideal candidate will have experience with federal and state privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and state-specific biometric and health laws. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule with in-office expectations and is open to applicants from multiple office locations, with Chicago and Dallas being the preferred locations.

Location:

• McAllen, TX

Duties:

• Assist in privacy incident response, risk management, and compliance counseling.
• Advise clients on privacy-related matters, including federal and state regulations such as CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and biometric laws.
• Participate in privacy litigation matters, supporting strategy development and legal proceedings.
• Draft and review privacy contracts, policies, and data protection agreements.
• Conduct research on evolving privacy laws and ensure clients remain in compliance.
• Provide legal guidance to clients in managing privacy risks and legal obligations.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or a related area of law.
• Knowledge of privacy incident response, risk management, compliance counseling, and privacy litigation.
• Familiarity with state and federal privacy laws, including CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and biometric privacy laws.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases efficiently.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) 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 associate will be practicing.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work and manage competing deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to solving legal issues.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across different practice groups.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid work schedule with in-office expectations.
• Billable credit for pro bono work and other approved firm activities.
• Structured professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Direct access to partners and clients.
• Clear path to partnership.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work culture.