Senior Emerging Technologies & Data Privacy Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Chicago, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

A premier global law firm is seeking a Senior Emerging Technologies & Data Privacy Associate Attorney for its Chicago office. The attorney will advise innovative companies on privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology matters. The role offers exposure to leading technology companies and innovative businesses, significant client interaction and responsibility, mentorship and partnership potential, and a collaborative AmLaw 50 environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or regulatory counseling gained at a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience advising clients regarding U.S. and international privacy laws, including consumer privacy, data governance, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Experience counseling clients on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, digital products, and technology commercialization.
• Experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements, technology agreements, software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, privacy policies, and related commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting, analytical, problem-solving, 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 advising clients regarding data breaches, incident response, cybersecurity preparedness, and regulatory investigations.
• Experience counseling clients on FTC requirements, state privacy laws, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other evolving privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. and international privacy laws, including consumer privacy, data governance, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Counsel clients on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, digital products, and technology commercialization.
• Draft and negotiate data processing agreements, technology agreements, software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, privacy policies, and related commercial contracts.
• Advise clients regarding data breaches, incident response, cybersecurity preparedness, and regulatory investigations.
• Counsel clients on FTC requirements, state privacy laws, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other evolving privacy regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree