Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 50, Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout the Chicago market. If you have experience advising clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, incident response, regulatory compliance, or emerging technology matters, I'd love to connect.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of data privacy, cybersecurity, or technology law experience gained at a sophisticated law firm.
- Experience advising clients on U.S. and international privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, and other state privacy statutes.
- Experience counseling clients on cybersecurity incidents, ransomware events, data breaches, and incident response.
- Experience drafting and negotiating privacy policies, data processing agreements, technology agreements, SaaS agreements, and vendor contracts.
- Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
- Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interaction.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required.
- Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting privacy due diligence in mergers and acquisitions is a plus.
- Experience advising on AI governance, emerging technologies, digital risk management, and regulatory compliance is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advising clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, incident response, regulatory compliance, or emerging technology matters.
- Advising clients on U.S. and international privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, and other state privacy statutes.
- Counseling clients on cybersecurity incidents, ransomware events, data breaches, and incident response.
- Drafting and negotiating privacy policies, data processing agreements, technology agreements, SaaS agreements, and vendor contracts.
- Conducting privacy due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
- Advising on AI governance, emerging technologies, digital risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Managing sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interaction.
Benefits
- Compensation $250,000 – $390,000+
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
