Privacy Cybersecurity Attorney

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

As a Privacy Cybersecurity Attorney, you will provide counsel to clients on a wide variety of privacy and data security matters. You will be responsible for:

* 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;

### Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

* . from an ABA accredited law school
* 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
* 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
* Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm
* 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
* 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
* Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
* Valid authorization to work in the .

### Salary & Benefits

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP offers 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.

The starting salary for associate positions in our Denver office is $190,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.

### Learning and Growth

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a variety of resources designed to support professional growth and development. This includes:

* 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

At Michael Best, we are committed to helping our employees live healthier and happier lives. Our health and wellness benefits include:

* Medical
* Dental
* Vision Care
* Health Savings Accounts
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Wellness Program
* Employee and Family Assistance Program

### Total Compensation

In addition to competitive base pay and outstanding benefits, our Total Compensation package includes:

* Unlimited PTO plus 10 Paid Holidays
* Performance Recognition
* ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement

### Planning for the Future

At Michael Best, we are also committed to helping our employees plan for the future. Our planning for the future benefits include:

* 401(k) with Company Contribution
* Short Term Disability Plan
* Long Term Disability Plan
* Life Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Parent

Medical, Dental, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Program, Employee and Family Assistance Program, 401(k) with Company Contribution, Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays, Performance Recognition, ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement

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, Implementation of key components of privacy and security compliance programs, Negotiation of complex information technology, licensing and outsourcing contacts, Advising clients in all industries on a wide variety of privacy and data security matters, Advising on data governance strategies, 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

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, Excellent academic credentials

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Qualification and Experience J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, Excellent academic credentials, At least 5 years' experience handling privacy and cybersecurity issues, Privacy professional certification preferred but not required

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