Mid-level Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Mid-level Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney with 4-6 years of experience, focusing on regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues (State AG, FTC, and other regulatory agencies). The candidate should also be well-versed in defending data privacy and security class actions, including claims under the Stored Communications Act, wiretapping claims, claims involving allegedly unfair and deceptive trade practices, and data breach class actions. The role will primarily focus on litigation and/or regulatory enforcement investigations related to privacy and data security matters. The ideal candidate should possess a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, the ability to engage directly with clients, lead significant projects, general tech fluency, and impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Duties:

• Focus on litigation and/or regulatory enforcement investigations involving privacy and data security matters.
• Engage directly with clients and lead significant projects in the cyber/data/privacy practice area.
• Defend data privacy and security class actions, including claims under the Stored Communications Act, wiretapping claims, claims involving allegedly unfair and deceptive trade practices, and data breach class actions.
• Provide legal counsel on consumer protection issues, working with State AG, FTC, and other regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues and 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.
• Ability to engage directly with clients and lead significant projects.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in data privacy and cybersecurity (if applicable).

Skills:

• Strong litigation and regulatory investigation skills.
• Experience in defending data privacy and security class actions.
• Ability to engage directly with clients and lead projects.
• General tech fluency.
• Impeccable analytical and writing skills.

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.