Privacy & Digital Risk Litigation Associate Attorney (Cybersecurity, Privacy & Investigations)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Privacy & Digital Risk Litigation Associate with 2–3 years of litigation experience to join a premier Digital Assets and Data Management practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigator interested in cybersecurity, digital privacy, investigations, cybercrime, Internet speech, regulatory enforcement, and complex class action litigation.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, exceptional writing abilities, and a demonstrated interest in the evolving intersection of law and technology.

Locations

• Philadelphia, PA
• Wilmington, DE

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in cybersecurity, privacy, and digital risk litigation matters
• Defend privacy and cybersecurity class actions
• Handle commercial, employment, and regulatory disputes involving technology-related issues
• Assist with internal, regulatory, grand jury, and congressional investigations
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation filings
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Manage discovery, document review, and pre-trial litigation activities
• Participate in mediations, settlement discussions, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings
• Collaborate with attorneys across litigation, privacy, cybersecurity, white-collar, and investigations practices
• Advise clients on emerging legal issues involving cybercrime, intellectual property theft, digital privacy, and online conduct

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of litigation experience
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Civil litigation
  • Class action litigation
  • Criminal litigation
  • Regulatory enforcement matters
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Law review, judicial clerkship, or similar advanced writing experience preferred
• Significant experience with:
  • Pleadings
  • Motion practice
  • Discovery
  • Alternative dispute resolution
• Outstanding project management and organizational abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity, privacy, technology, and digital risk issues
• Admission to practice in Pennsylvania or Delaware, or eligibility to waive into Pennsylvania

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity, privacy, investigations, and class action matters
• Significant client exposure and hands-on responsibility
• Mentorship from nationally recognized leaders in digital risk and cybersecurity law
• Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities

Why This Opportunity

• Join one of the country's premier Digital Assets and Data Management practices
• Work on sophisticated litigation and investigations involving emerging technologies
• Gain experience across cybersecurity, privacy, Internet speech, cybercrime, regulatory enforcement, and white-collar matters
• Collaborate with a nationally recognized team handling high-profile matters
• Build specialized expertise at the forefront of technology and litigation

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.