Cyber, Privacy And Data Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Cyber, Privacy, And Data Associate Attorney to join their Menlo Park, CA team.

Job Overview:

The Cyber, Privacy, And Data Associate Attorney will play a pivotal role in advising and representing clients on all cybersecurity and incident response matters. They will assist clients in navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats and data protection regulations.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients on cybersecurity and incident response issues.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, policies, and compliance documentation related to cybersecurity and data privacy.
• Conduct legal research on relevant cybersecurity and data privacy laws, regulations, and case law.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and litigation related to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and developments in cybersecurity and data privacy laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity and incident response.
• Membership to the CA State Bar.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Outstanding oral communication skills.
• Experience in advising clients on data privacy laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly motivated, dynamic, and creative individual.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Membership to the CA State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and data privacy laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Benefits:

The firm offers various elective health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additional benefits include robust mental well-being, child, family, elder, and pet care, short- and long-term disability benefits, a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. Employees will receive compensated time off through the Flexible Time Off program, generous parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firms intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firms intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.