Mid-level Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Mid-level Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney with 4-6 years of experience, focusing on litigation and/or regulatory enforcement investigations involving privacy and data security matters. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, demonstrate the ability to engage directly with clients, lead significant projects, exhibit general tech fluency, and showcase impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Duties:

• Focus on litigation and regulatory enforcement investigations related to privacy and data security matters.
• Engage directly with clients and take a leading role in significant projects.
• Defend against data privacy and security class actions, including claims under the Stored Communications Act, wiretapping claims, and those involving allegedly unfair and deceptive trade practices.
• Handle consumer protection issues involving State AG, FTC, and other regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience focusing on regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues and/or defending data privacy and security class actions.
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
• General tech fluency.
• Impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized law school.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in data privacy and security (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong litigation and regulatory investigation skills.
• Direct client engagement and project leadership abilities.
• General tech fluency.
• Impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account (with the applicable medical plan) and pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Accrued vacation time (four weeks per year), sick time (two weeks per year), and ten paid holidays each year.
• Parental support benefits, including backup care for children and/or adults.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.