Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of practical data privacy counseling experience

Los Angeles office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of practical data privacy counseling experience. The candidate will join the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. Will advise clients on a range of US-focused health (including digital health) privacy, security, and other data-related compliance counseling. Responsibilities will include leading projects and direct interface with clients; compliance gap assessments; developing comprehensive compliance programs; drafting policies and procedures (privacy policies, security policies, incident response plans, vendor contracting templates, business guidance, etc.); contract and M&A negotiations; and assisting clients with determining priorities, risks, and implementation of compliance programs. Work one-on-one with supervising partners, but may on occasion involve supervision of paralegals and more junior lawyers. Additional privacy counseling experience is preferred (e.g., developing compliance programs, drafting policies and procedures, preparing data sale/licensing terms, etc. related to CCPA, GLBA, CANSPAM, COPPA, CalOPPA, FTC, and State AG best practices, etc.). Certified Information Privacy Professionals are preferred, including the following certifications: CIPP-US, CIPT, and CIPM. Must be Bar admitted.

The candidate should have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail as well as strong verbal and written communication abilities. Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload with competing demands, display good judgment, work well under pressure, and frame advice/analysis practically based on risks. Must be capable of working (and frankly enjoy working) in a collaborative, congenial environment. Should have proven ability to independently manage matters, or meaningful segments of large/complex matters, and to facilitate pushing projects to completion. Should have a J.D. degree or equivalent.

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