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Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks cybersecurity litigator with 6+ years of experience. The candidate will advise clients on a wide range of state, federal and international laws and regulations regarding data protection and breach notification. Will assist with incident response plans and information security agreements to meet the needs of companies safeguarding their data. Must preferably have experience representing clients in litigation involving cybersecurity, data protection and privacy issues. A book of business of $500,000+ is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school. Must have excellent academic credentials. Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential. Valid authorization to work in the U.S. is needed.

This is a branch office of a regional Midwest law firm whose clients range from one person to start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. This is a full service firm that has offices throughout the mid-west. This is a great firm that dedicates a portion of its lawyers' billable hours to do pro bono work. This is a nice place to work, and people are quite friendly. The firm hires from both regional and national law schools and values an attorney's personality and diversity of experience.

Data Privacy

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks cybersecurity and data privacy associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate will handle data breaches and incident response. Will manage a caseload of working cases from beginning to end. Provide clients with cybersecurity and data privacy advice. Communicate with clients and provide status reports. Advise clients on compliance with state, federal, and international privacy laws (including HIPAA, GLBA, GDPR, CCPA). Must be admitted to practice in the state of Illinois. Data protection/privacy/cyber liability experience is essential. Legal project management experience is helpful. Legal

The candidate should have JD degree from an accredited law school. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

The Chicago office of this large national firm specializes in insurance law, commercial law, employment, environmental, and ERISA, among other things. They also occasionally represent different municipalities around the Chicago area, defending mostly tort claims. Salaries are good; the firm is generally considered solid.

Data Privacy

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks privacy attorney with 5+ years of experience working with technology companies. The candidate will be advising clients on data security and privacy compliance. Will be drafting privacy and data security-related policies. Assisting clients with legal strategy. Assisting in training various business units on data security and privacy matters. Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients. Provide exceptional customer service. Should have experience advising clients on data security and privacy compliance, such as the General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act. Must have experience drafting privacy policies and security policies. CIPP/US certification is a plus. Must be licensed in California. A book of business, or proven track record of building a book of business, is a plus. Legal

The candidate should have a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Must have a proven ability to handle complex matters, with multiple initiatives going on simultaneously. Is entrepreneurial, business minded and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Is detail-oriented, organized, proactive and has strong communication skills. Is a self-starter and loves the freedom to work independently and remotely, but has the self-discipline to stay focused on the greater goals of the law firm. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop lasting business relationships. Consistently drives for excellence and pushes own limits. Has exceptional work ethic and drive.

This Illinois-based law firm is known for its business-minded and entrepreneurship approach throughout the region. They also have offices in Denver and Chicago. Their areas of concentration include corporate law, employment law, technological law, fundraising, and intellectual property. For the past few years, the firm has acquired significant expertise in establishing new business throughout a wide range of industries including healthcare, financial services, telecom, real estate, and social media, among others. All the members of this firm are extremely knowledgeable, tech-savvy, experienced and have a business frame of mind. The firm always seeks attorneys and lawyers who can carry forward their legacy in helping entrepreneurs or technology companies, whether it is a start-up or a Fortune 500 company.

Data Privacy

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks privacy and vendor management counsel with 5+ years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining an organization-wide Privacy and Vendor Management Program, including development of policies, procedures and training programs; and drafting and negotiating data privacy provisions and legal terms to protect firm interests and comply with applicable laws. Will be reporting to the Senior Director of Compliance and Information Governance and serve as a primary point of contact with administrative departments and Firm lawyers related to firm's global procurement and data protection program. Design a vendor risk assessment and quality management system for the Firm and major contracts. Function as an internal subject matter expert on data protection by providing guidance and direction on privacy related issues. Manage the Firm's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) framework, including updating and publishing Standards, Policies, standard operating procedures, data protection impact assessments and other required documentation. Monitor adherence to strict confidentiality and security provisions and identify candidates for vendor security assessments and audits, as necessary. Identify and track high risk vendors holding personal information and sensitive personal information and obtain executed data processing agreements, when necessary. Proactively track completion of agreements through execution and upload same into the Firm's centralized contract database. Develop and administer the Firm's vendor procurement program by reviewing supplier agreements and standard terms. Formulate and communicate Firm-wide procurement procedures and supplier privacy requirements in order to improve procurement process. Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel, Information Technology, Operations and Finance/Accounts Payable in order to deliver business needs, realize procurement value and reduce risk to the Firm. Assist with the creation of documentation necessary to support Firm's compliance with global privacy regulations, laws and client expectations as defined in their Outside Counsel Guidelines. Assist Office of General Counsel in responding to potential vendor breach incidents. Complete other projects as required to meet the Firm's goals and objectives. Strong working knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws, including; Privacy Shield, GDPR and ePrivacy is essential. Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in any US jurisdiction. Must have high level of understanding with HIPAA and HITECH regulations. Experience reviewing, negotiating and facilitating the completion of contractual agreements are needed. Experience with the development of guidelines, training and tools to support privacy accountability and compliance are essential. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) preferred. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials.

This large, prestigious Chicago-based law firm with offices throughout the U.S. has established itself as being a premier, if not the best, labor and employment powerhouse firms in the nation. It now provides a range of legal services, including corporate and business law, general litigation, environmental and other related matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, industrial and manufacturing companies, banks and brokerage houses, healthcare institutions, transportation companies and other media conglomerates. The atmosphere is light and confident, as the lawyers are assured that their expertise is rarely rivaled by many of the other firms. Compensation is the top of the market, and associates are expected to work long hours. This firm offers tremendous growth opportunities for resourceful and energetic attorneys.

Data Privacy

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks data protection, privacy and security associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience at a law firm or in an in-house capacity, and significant substantive experience with privacy or cybersecurity compliance. The candidate should have a strong interest in working in a dynamic privacy/security practice. Prior technical experience or practical experience with privacy or cybersecurity, experience negotiating contract terms related to privacy and cybersecurity obligations, or significant international privacy experience is a plus. Legal

The candidate should have strong analytical and writing skills, good business judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Must preferably have immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally-recognized schools. Should have JD degree.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.

Data Privacy

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid to senior-level privacy/data breach/cybersecurity attorney with 3-7 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience working with financial institutions. Legal

The candidate must have superior academic performance and strong writing skills.

Associates at this Amlaw are consistently some of the happiest attorneys in market. The firm provides its associates with low-billables and a flexible work schedule. Attorneys here report that partners here show a genuine commitment to training and mentorship, and actual value providing positive feedback and encouragement to associates. Junior and mid-level associates are also given substantive work in a work culture that esteems pro bono and diversity.

Data Privacy

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client seeks attorney with 1-4 years of legal experience. The candidate will be responsible for: case development (including investigating potential tech fraud and privacy-related violations and also overseeing technical assessments of software and hardware), factual and legal research, complaint drafting, client interaction, and discovery matters. Should have a computer/technical background. Computer science or computer engineering degree is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic record from an accredited law school. Superior writing and research skills are mandatory.

This law firm is a leader in mass action litigation with a focus on privacy and technology cases. Their areas of practice include commercial litigation, employee rights litigation, consumer protection, tech, and privacy. Their offices are located in Chicago, IL and San Francisco, CA.

Data Privacy

Full-Time