Data Privacy and Data Security Attorney (Part Time or Contract Attorney)

Kean Miller LLP•New Orleans, LA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Kean Miller is seeking a part-time, reduced hours, full time, or contract attorney to join the Data Privacy and Cyber Security practice. The firm serves a wide range of clients in the energy-belt economy across Louisiana and Texas, providing efficient, practical, and cost-effective legal services.

Requirements

Two to four years’ experience handling data privacy, data security, and incident response matters.
Experience triaging data breaches and cyber incidents.
Experience coordinating notifications, containment strategies, and compliance obligations.
Skilled in drafting and reviewing privacy and security policies, internal privacy management frameworks, and compliance documentation.
Experience reviewing and negotiating master service agreements, SaaS licenses, data processing addenda, and other data-related commercial contracts.
Experience evaluating vendor management programs and assessing privacy and data security risks in software licensing and outsourcing arrangements.
Ability to assist with information-sharing issues, regulatory examinations, incident investigations, and responses to inquiries from administrative or legislative bodies.
Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent legal research and analytical abilities.
Outstanding academic credentials.

Nice To Haves

CIPP/US or similar privacy certification is highly valued.
Remote candidates with several years of experience along with CIPP/US credentials will be considered.

Responsibilities

Handling data privacy, data security, and incident response matters, including breach triage, containment, documentation, and regulatory compliance steps.
Triaging data breaches and cyber incidents, coordinating notifications, containment strategies, and compliance obligations.
Drafting and reviewing privacy and security policies, internal privacy management frameworks, and compliance documentation.
Reviewing and negotiating master service agreements, SaaS licenses, data processing addenda, and other data-related commercial contracts.
Evaluating vendor management programs and assessing privacy and data security risks in software licensing and outsourcing arrangements.
Assisting with information-sharing issues, regulatory examinations, incident investigations, and responses to inquiries from administrative or legislative bodies.