Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney to join its team in Portland. This role requires over six years of experience in advising clients on information privacy laws, online advertising, and incident response planning. The successful candidate will work collaboratively while maintaining significant independence.

Duties

• Advise clients on obligations under information privacy laws.
• Provide guidance on e-mail marketing and online advertising.
• Prepare privacy policies for websites and mobile applications.
• Negotiate contractual provisions related to personal data and trade secrets.
• Advise on privacy and security in M&A transactions.
• Consult on the use of cookies and analytics technologies.
• Develop incident response plans.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission or eligibility for reciprocity to the Oregon, Washington, or California State Bar.
• US and international privacy certifications.
• Some portable book of business and success in client portfolio development.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• US and international privacy certifications.

Skills

• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong client service ethic.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented setting with significant independence.

Benefits

• Discretionary merit bonus consideration.
• Flexible work arrangements with in-office requirements on select days.

Representing a wide range of businesses, with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California, this is one of the largest firms, specializing in bankruptcy, business and corporate, employment, environment, intellectual property, Native American law, real estate, privacy and data security, tax and estate planning, dispute resolution, and litigation. The firm has an environment where everybody is enthusiastic and team-oriented. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the firm recruits, retains, and promotes diverse talents in the firm and the communities. Believing in giving back, the attorneys provide substantial legal assistance to help more than 100 pro bono clients per year and support a low-income housing legal clinic in Seattle. The firm offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, 401(k) or profit-sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.