Associate Attorney needed for New York City office

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City seeks an Associate Attorney to join its privacy, cybersecurity, and data innovation practice group. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of experience, with a strong background in privacy, cybersecurity, and/or technology company matters. The candidate should have a broad range of experience in regulatory, technology, compliance counseling, government investigations, and related litigation matters. Familiarity with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters is desirable. The position requires 3-7 years of substantive experience at a leading law firm, coupled with strong academic credentials.

Job Details:

• Join the privacy, cybersecurity, and data innovation practice group.
• 3-8 years of experience in the legal field.
• Strong background in privacy, cybersecurity, and/or technology company matters.
• Experience in a broad range of regulatory, technology, and compliance counseling, government investigations, and related litigation matters.
• Familiarity with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters is desirable.
• 3-7 years of substantive experience at a leading law firm.
• Strong academic credentials.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 3-8 years of relevant legal experience.
• 3-7 years of substantive experience at a leading law firm.
• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Education:

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

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law.
• Proven experience in regulatory, compliance counseling, and government investigations.
• Litigation experience in related matters.
• Familiarity with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health care.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.