Cybersecurity / Data Privacy Advisory & Counseling Associate

Overview Our client, a global, full-service Am Law 100 law firm, seeks 3rd to 4th-year Associates for its Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group. The position offers front-line, meaningful responsibility to advise clients on a range of US-focused privacy, security, and other data-related compliance counseling. Responsibilities include guiding clients in determining priorities, risks, and implementation of data protection compliance programs, managing compliance projects such as risk and gap assessments, developing a broad range of policies and procedures (e.g., privacy policies, security policies, incident response plans, vendor contracting templates, business guidance, etc.), and contract and M&A negotiations. The role involves managing complex privacy and cybersecurity workstreams, proactively identifying issues, and supervising junior lawyers. Responsibilities Advise clients on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity compliance in the US context. Guide prioritization of risks and implementation of data protection programs. Manage compliance projects (risk/gap assessments) and develop policies and procedures (privacy, security, incident response, vendor templates, business guidance). Participate in contract and M&A negotiations and manage complex privacy/cybersecurity workstreams. Proactively identify issues and supervise junior lawyers. Requirements 3–5 years of practical privacy/data protection/cybersecurity counseling experience (e.g., state, federal, and non‑US privacy, data protection and cybersecurity compliance; guidance on product development and incident response). Excellent academic record and strong verbal and written communication abilities. Large law firm experience preferred (boutique specialists may be considered). Technical experience relevant to cybersecurity counseling is a plus but not mandatory. Certifications such as CIPP-US, CIPT, and CIPM are preferred but not mandatory; J.D. degree or equivalent. Location: Chicago Employment Type: Law Firm Experience: Senior Attorney Apply Now Name * Email * Phone * Attach Resume (Optional) Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, rtf. Max. file size: 10 MB. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atticus Recruiting Inc