Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

4-6 yrs required

No

Law Firm Seeks Associate for Privacy & Cybersecurity Department in Chicago, Los Angeles or Washington, DC

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Why work with us?

We prioritize warmth and authenticity in our award-winning culture, encouraging you to be yourself and feel like you belong.
We value diverse perspectives and give everyone a voice and a seat at the table to make our firm smarter and stronger.
We support your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health with a comprehensive benefits program that emphasizes work/life balance. We were the first firm to offer billable hours for wellness.
We recognize hard work and excellence with generous compensation packages. In 2023, 65% of our associates earned above the Cravath scale.

Join our Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice group as an Associate with 4-6 years of experience. We prefer candidates in Chicago, Los Angeles or Washington, DC, but will consider applicants for other US office locations. To apply, please submit your application through our web portal. For questions, contact Amy Gillmore, Talent Acquisition Manager, at

Job Description:

As an Associate in this department, you will have the opportunity for front-line, meaningful responsibility advising clients on US-focused privacy and other data-related compliance counseling. Your duties will include leading projects, direct interaction with clients, compliance gap assessments, developing comprehensive compliance programs, drafting policies, procedures, and guidance, contracting and playbook development, and assisting clients with determining priorities, risks, and implementation of compliance programs. You will primarily work with supervising partners, but may occasionally supervise paralegals and junior lawyers.

Job Requirements:

4-6 years of practical data privacy counseling experience, excluding incident response, M&A diligence, or cybersecurity.
Specific experience with state privacy laws, such as CCPA, WA MHMD, and other equivalent state privacy laws, is required.
Experience with adtech, cookies, and online trackers, including TCPA, CANSPAM, DAA/NAI/IAB self-regulatory rules, etc. is strongly preferred.
Experience with the financial and health/life sciences sectors, including GLBA, CalFIPA, FCRA, insurance privacy, FTC/CFPB rules, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and state health privacy laws is strongly preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
A self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload, display good judgment, work well under pressure, and provide practical advice and analysis based on risks.
Enjoy working in a collaborative, congenial environment.
Proven ability to independently manage matters or meaningful segments of large and complex matters, and to see projects through to completion.
Large law firm experience preferred (boutique specialists may also be considered).
Certified Information Privacy Professionals preferred, including CIPP-US, CIPT, and CIPM certifications.
Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction where you are applying.

We are committed to being #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients, and communities, fostering a culture of belonging that celebrates your individuality as a person and a professional. Our competitive compensation, top benefits, award-winning professional development programs, and industry-leading wellness initiatives support you throughout your life and career, both in and outside of the office.

Expected Pay Range for Associates:

2025/2024 Class Compensation Years: $225,000
2023 Class Compensation Years: $235,000
2022 Class Compensation Years: $260,000
2021 Class Compensation Years: $310,000
2020 Class Compensation Years: $365,000
2019 Class Compensation Years: $390,000
2018 Class Compensation Years: $420,000
2017 and more senior class compensation years: $435,000

Apply now to join our team in Los Angeles as an Associate in the Privacy & Cybersecurity department.

Summary:

- Law firm seeks Associate for Privacy & Cybersecurity department in Chicago, Los Angeles or Washington, DC
- Join a top global law firm with over 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals
- Recognized as a top workplace by The American Lawyer, Working Mother Magazine, Vault, and the Human Rights Campaign
- Prioritizes warmth and authenticity in award-winning culture, values diverse perspectives, and supports physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
- Generous compensation packages with 65% of associates earning above the Cravath scale in 2023
- Seeking Associate with 4-6 years of practical data privacy counseling experience, excluding incident response, M&A diligence, or cybersecurity
- Preference for candidates with specific experience in state privacy laws, adtech and cookies/online trackers, and financial and health/life sciences sectors
- Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities
- Certified Information Privacy Professionals preferred
- Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction where applying
- Expected pay range for Associates: $225,000 - $435,000 depending on class compensation years
- Apply now to join a culture of belonging and a career that supports your personal and professional growth.