Senior Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate Attorney or Special Counsel

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate Attorney or Special Counsel with a high level of academic achievement, the ability to engage directly with clients, lead significant projects, possess general tech fluency, and demonstrate impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Duties:

• Engage directly with clients and lead significant projects related to cyber, data, and privacy matters.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory investigations and litigation involving consumer protection issues (State AG, FTC, and other regulatory agencies).
• Defend against data privacy and security class actions, including claims under the Stored Communications Act, wiretapping claims, and allegations of unfair and deceptive trade practices.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and advise on risk management strategies.
• Stay abreast of evolving laws and regulations related to cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience focusing on regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues.
• Expertise in defending data privacy and security class actions.
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
• General tech fluency.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, data protection, or privacy (preferred but not mandatory).

Skills:

• Impeccable analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to engage directly with clients and lead significant projects.
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations related to cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Full range of elective benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, and pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Accrual of vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year.
• 10 paid holidays each year.

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.