Data Protection and Commercial Contracts Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Data Protection and Commercial Contracts Counsel in Milwaukee, WI. This role involves leading the firm's data protection strategy and assisting with commercial contracts to ensure compliance with relevant laws and ethical obligations.

Duties

• Develop and maintain data protection strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on data protection and AI legal developments.
• Review and negotiate vendor and client contracts.
• Support AI governance and monitor compliance with data protection policies.
• Coordinate with Records Management on records retention policies.
• Assist with client data protection audits and incident response.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts to mitigate risks.
• Develop data protection training programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data protection and privacy risk within a law firm or regulated industry.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of U.S. privacy and data processing laws.
• Familiarity with GDPR and foreign data protection laws.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar license in state of residence and office location.
• CIPP/US and CIPP/AIGP certifications preferred.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal requirements effectively.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Life and disability insurance.

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.