Privacy Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking an experienced Privacy Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in privacy and data protection law, with a focus on regulatory and cybersecurity issues in the financial services, media, and healthcare sectors.

Job Details:

• Provide counsel on regulatory and cybersecurity breaches, particularly within the financial services, media, and healthcare sectors, and in connection with the Firm’s Artificial Intelligence & Data Practice.
• Draft data collection, use, transfer, and sharing practices and agreements in regulatory and non-regulatory environments.
• Develop and update client-facing privacy notices and consent documentation.
• Formulate corporate policies and procedures for privacy, data, and information security.
• Advise on company internal and external audits and assessments related to privacy and data protection.
• Address and respond to data security issues and breaches promptly and effectively.
• Experience with Generative and Non-Generative AI technologies is beneficial.
• A portable business is preferred.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a privacy and data protection attorney.
• Strong background in data security, cybersecurity, and related technology.
• Familiarity with Generative and Non-Generative AI technologies is advantageous.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar admission in the state of New York.

Skills:

• Excellent understanding of privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for data-related agreements.
• Ability to develop and update privacy notices and consent documentation.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures related to privacy, data, and information security.
• Experience advising on audits, assessments, and addressing data security issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Portable business skills are a plus.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, or other employer-provided insurance; paid or unpaid time off, such as sick or vacation days, leaves of absence; contributions toward retirement or savings funds, such as 401(k) plans; commission; equity; or bonuses.

The corporate law office is headquartered in New York. Practice areas are comprehensive. A number of their practice disciplines include asset protection, banking-finance, global outsourcing-procurement, international trade, litigation and sports-entertainment. A significant group of professional attorneys are staffed at the law practice. The firm was recognized in a prominent periodical. They're a member of MSI Global Alliance.