Associate - Privacy & Cybersecurity - Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York or Washington, DC

McDermott Will & Emery • Los Angeles, CA

78d • $225,000 - $435,000

About The Position

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,450 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. Here, we don't just invest in your future, we accelerate your career - wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office. The Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice group is seeking an Associate with 4-6 years of experience. Preference is for candidates to join our Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles New York or Washington, DC office, however we will consider candidates interested in other US office locations. Applications should be submitted via our web apply portal. Questions can be directed to Amy Gillmore, Talent Acquisition Manager, at [email protected].

Requirements

• 4-6 years of practical data privacy counseling experience.
• Experience providing practical advice and implementing state privacy laws (such as CCPA, WA MHMD, and other equivalent state privacy laws).
• Experience with adtech and cookies/online trackers, including TCPA, CANSPAM, DAA/NAI/IAB self-regulatory rules.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload with competing demands.
• Good judgment and ability to work well under pressure.
• Proven ability to independently manage matters or segments of large/complex matters.
• Candidates with large law firm experience only (boutique specialists may be considered).
• Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Information Privacy Professionals (CIPP-US, CIPT, CIPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a range of US-focused privacy and other 'data'-related compliance counseling.
• Lead projects and interface directly with clients.
• Conduct compliance gap assessments.
• Develop comprehensive compliance programs.
• Draft policies, procedures, and guidance including privacy policies, business-facing guidance, DSR procedures, incident response plans, contracting templates, and playbooks.
• Provide advice on data sale/sharing/targeted advertising.
• Assist clients with determining priorities, risks, and implementation of compliance programs.
• Work one-on-one with supervising partners and occasionally supervise paralegals and junior lawyers.

Benefits

• Generous compensation packages.
• Wellness programs supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Award-winning professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees