Attorney-Privacy Team

Full-time

No

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a qualified attorney to join the Consumer Protection Division as part of the Data Privacy and Security Team. This full-time position, with a salary range of $8, - $10, per month, will be based in one of the following locations: Houston, Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas, providing exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. This position offers excellent benefits and opportunities to make a positive impact in the lives of Texans.

The attorney in this role will focus on enforcing Texas’s privacy laws, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Law (TDPSA). The responsibilities of this position include conducting and supervising consumer protection investigations, litigating civil enforcement cases, and researching and analyzing complex legal matters related to data privacy. The successful candidate will also monitor privacy, cyber, and technology developments at the state and federal level, provide legal advice and counsel to clients and management, and participate in rulemaking and community outreach activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and at least three years of full-time experience in data privacy, privacy compliance, consumer protection, or commercial litigation. They must be licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas and have excellent skills in legal research, writing, and analysis. Experience with technology, including electronic discovery platforms, is also required. Additionally, the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines, as well as communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and work independently and collaboratively in a professional office environment, are important for success in this role. The candidate must also be able to work in person at their assigned OAG work location and travel up to 15% of the time.

The preferred qualifications for this position include eight years of full-time experience in data privacy, consumer protection, privacy compliance, or commercial litigation, as well as knowledge of relevant laws and certifications in the privacy field.

To apply for this position, interested candidates can submit electronic applications through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and may conduct a criminal background check for this position. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at .

Key Points:
- OAG seeking qualified attorney to join Consumer Protection Division as part of Data Privacy and Security Team
- Full-time position with salary range of $8, - $10, per month
- Based in Houston, Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio
- Dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas
- Enforce Texas’s privacy laws, including TDPSA
- Conduct and supervise consumer protection investigations
- Litigate civil enforcement cases
- Research and analyze complex legal matters related to data privacy
- Monitor privacy, cyber, and technology developments at state and federal level
- Provide legal advice and counsel
- Participate in rulemaking and community outreach activities
- Juris Doctor degree and three years of full-time experience in data privacy, privacy compliance, consumer protection, or commercial litigation required
- Must be licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas
- Excellent skills in legal research, writing, and analysis
- Experience with technology, including electronic discovery platforms, required
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication, sound judgment, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Must be able to work in person at assigned OAG work location and travel up to 15% of the time
- Preferred qualifications include eight years of full-time experience and relevant certifications in the privacy field
- Apply through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas
- State of Texas application required
- OAG is an equal opportunity employer and may conduct a criminal background check
- Military Crosswalk information available at

Not applicable.

Excellent benefits including healthcare, retirement, and paid time off.

Not specified.

Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Analysis, Mediation, Negotiation, Critical Thinking, Technology, Word Processing, Data Analysis, Case Management, Electronic Discovery, Customer Service, Management, Complex Litigation, Jury Trial, Motion Practice, Deposition, Collaborative Work, Certified Information Privacy Professional, Certified Information Privacy Manager, Certified Information Privacy Technologist, Certified Data Privacy Professional, Criminal Background Check, Military Crosswalk

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.).

Electronic application through CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered.

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.), Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields data privacy; privacy compliance; consumer protection; commercial litigation, Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas, Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

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