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Law Firm
Madison, WI, United States
Privacy Cybersecurity Attorney
Attorney
Company Review
Min 5 yrs required
Full-time
No
## Privacy Cybersecurity Attorney Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Associate or Senior Counsel with at least five years' experience specifically handling privacy and cybersecurity issues to help grow its Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. The attorney can be located in any of our offices. ### Job Description The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: - Data breach prevention and risk-mitigation counseling, including tabletop design and delivery - Data breach investigation and response counseling - In-depth knowledge regulatory framework for key international, federal and state privacy laws (including requirements of all effective and pending state consumer data privacy laws, PCI-DSS, GLBA, HIPAA, and GDPR); - Implementation of key components of privacy and security compliance programs - Negotiation of complex information technology, licensing and outsourcing contacts, including privacy and data security clauses and key risk allocation issues such as indemnification and limitation on liability; - Advising clients in all industries on a wide variety of privacy and data security matters; - Advising on data governance strategies (retention, use policies, inventories, mapping); - Addressing privacy and cybersecurity due diligence issues in M&A transactions; - Drafting company terms of service and website privacy policies - Reviewing, updating or drafting security policies; ### The Company Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen. We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); and North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington . Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our Clients. ### Job Requirements #### Bring Your Best - Knowledge Base & Education: ; Excellent academic credentials; At least 5 years' experience handling privacy and cybersecurity issues; Privacy professional certification preferred but not required; Passion for staying up to date about the latest technology driven privacy and cybersecurity issues and trends - Adaptability: Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change; Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team - Collaboration: Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm - Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion; Excellent drafting and negotiation skills - Problem Solving Skills: Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions; Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor - Professionalism: Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment - Other: Valid authorization to work in the . #### Why You Should Apply At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package. ##### Learning and Growth - Challenging and Dynamic Role - Career Development Planning - Professional Growth Opportunities - Performance Management and Coaching - Specialized Training Programs - Mentorship Program - Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement ##### Health & Wellness - Medical - Dental - Vision Care - Health Savings Accounts - Flexible Spending Accounts - Wellness Program - Employee and Family Assistance Program ##### Total Compensation - Competitive Base Pay - Outstanding Benefits - Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays - Performance Recognition - ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement ##### Planning for the Future - 401(k) with Company Contribution - Short Term Disability Plan - Long Term Disability Plan - Life Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - Parental/Family Leave ##### Culture and Workplace - Respected Organization with Collaborative Culture - Growing Firm with an Exciting Future - Healthy Work-Life Balance - Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remote up to days per week) - Contemporary Work Environment - Positive and Respectful Work Climate
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Medical, Dental, Vision Care, 401(k) with Company Contribution, Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Parental/Family Leave, Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays, Performance Recognition, ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement, Wellness Program, Employee and Family Assistance Program
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Mar 16, 2024
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