Senior Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate Attorney or Special Counsel

6-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate Attorney or Special Counsel with a high level of academic achievement, the ability to engage directly with clients, lead significant projects, possess general tech fluency, and demonstrate impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Duties:

• Engage directly with clients and lead significant projects related to cyber, data, and privacy matters.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory investigations and litigation involving consumer protection issues (State AG, FTC, and other regulatory agencies).
• Defend against data privacy and security class actions, including claims under the Stored Communications Act, wiretapping claims, and allegations of unfair and deceptive trade practices.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and advise on risk management strategies.
• Stay abreast of evolving laws and regulations related to cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience focusing on regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues.
• Expertise in defending data privacy and security class actions.
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
• General tech fluency.

Education:

Juris Doctor (.) from a nationally recognized law school.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, data protection, or privacy (preferred but not mandatory).

Skills:

• Impeccable analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to engage directly with clients and lead significant projects.
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations related to cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Full range of elective benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, and pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Accrual of vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year.
• 10 paid holidays each year.

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