DSSP Advisory Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a DSSP Advisory Associate Attorney for their New York City office.

Job Overview:

The DSSP Advisory Associate Attorney will primarily provide legal counsel on data strategy counseling and privacy compliance matters. They will assist in advising clients on privacy program development, the impact of privacy legislation, consumer disclosures, and internal policy documents related to privacy and data usage. Additionally, the role involves evaluating privacy and security risks in product design, operational use cases, and business partnerships. Incident response and transactional diligence support may also be required.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice on data strategy and privacy compliance issues.
• Assist in advising clients on the development of enterprise privacy programs.
• Evaluate the operational impact of drafting and enacting privacy legislation.
• Draft consumer disclosures and internal policy documents related to privacy and data use.
• Assess privacy and security risks in product design and proposed business partnerships.
• Support incident response and transactional diligence as needed.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of legal experience.
• Experience providing legal advice on privacy and/or data strategy issues.
• Familiarity with the California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act and other US state privacy laws.
• Knowledge of international privacy and security laws such as COPPA, GDPR, BIPA, GLBA, and VPPA is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to draft memos in business-friendly language.
• Prior technology experience, such as software development or employment at a tech company, is helpful.
• CIPP/US certification preferred.
• Admission to the New York Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• CIPP/US certification preferred.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Time management and prioritization skills.

Prestige, opportunity, diversity, and tremendous culture draw associates to this global conglomerate firm. With 200 practice areas, this firm is highly regarded and goes above and beyond with its efforts both within the firm and outside the firm. Current associates boast a wonderful work/life balance, as well as the ability to work with dedicated and leaders and just overall ?great people.? Associates welcome being part of a firm known to be a leader in inclusion. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.