Privacy Cybersecurity Attorney

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Privacy Cybersecurity Attorney

Are you an experienced mid to senior-level associate or senior counsel with a passion for privacy and cybersecurity issues? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an attorney with at least five years of experience to join their Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

Job Requirements:

. from an ABA accredited law school
At least 5 years' experience handling privacy and cybersecurity issues
Excellent academic credentials
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 .

Location: Multiple Offices

Salary: 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.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage.

Job ID: 1694

Position: Attorney

Practice Area: Privacy & Cybersecurity

Open Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023

Job Function: Legal

Job Description:

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.

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

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)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident Coverage, 401k Plan

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