Cyber and Data Privacy Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Cyber and Data Privacy Attorney to join its team in San Francisco, CA. The firm is looking for motivated attorneys to contribute to its national and international cyber and data privacy practice, providing litigation defense and breach response services.

Duties

• Provide litigation defense for cyber insurers and major corporates.
• Engage in 24/7/365 breach response services.
• Collaborate with global cyber teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Propose litigation strategies and communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
• Draft reports, pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations and trials.
• Manage cyber incident response, including crisis management and regulatory issues.
• Advise clients on investigations arising from data breaches and privacy issues.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of federal litigation experience.
• 2-6 years of cyber incident response work.
• Experience in crisis management and regulatory data risk issues.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and litigation strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based raises.
• Discretionary bonus and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangements considered.
• Significant business development training.
• Dedicated associate and partner mentors.
• Firm-wide associate committee for partner liaison.