Cyber and Data Privacy Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Cyber and Data Privacy Attorney to join its team in Chicago, IL. The firm is looking for motivated attorneys to contribute to its national and international cyber and data privacy practice, providing litigation defense and breach response services.

Duties

• Provide litigation defense for cyber insurers and major corporates.
• Engage in 24/7/365 breach response services.
• Collaborate with global cyber teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Propose litigation strategies and communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
• Draft reports, pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations and trials.
• Manage crisis situations and advise on regulatory and data risk issues.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of federal litigation experience.
• 2-6 years of cyber incident response work.
• Experience in crisis management and regulatory investigations.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Illinois.

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and reports.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based raises.
• Discretionary bonus and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangements considered.
• Significant business development training and mentorship opportunities.

This firm has offices in Austin, Basking Ridge, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia. This firm has been practicing for over 15 years and takes the practice of law very seriously. The guiding principle of this practice is to elevate the client above all other considerations. The firm does this by being extremely effective, diligent, and personal, while pursuing the client's best interest. The client is always the first priority for this firm. This firm has a wide range of practice areas in order to meet the needs of a number of clients.