Associate Attorney (PT/MT)

Mullen Coughlin LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking attorneys for a remote role focused on data privacy and cybersecurity law. This position involves providing legal counsel in a collaborative environment, where you'll engage with clients during critical incidents and manage investigations. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 8 years of experience, strong analytic and communication skills, and a proactive attitude. With a commitment to diversity and a supportive work culture, this firm offers competitive compensation and benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for legal professionals passionate about cybersecurity law.

Benefits

Accrued Time Off

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Generous 401(k) Program

Qualifications

• 1 to 8 years of experience in private practice, especially in data privacy.
• Strong writing and communication skills essential for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on data privacy and cybersecurity incidents.
• Engage experts for investigations and communicate with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Analytic Skills

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Education

Membership in Pennsylvania Bar

Job description

Mullen Coughlin is a highly successful, fast growing multi-country niche law firm focused exclusively on counseling organizations in the context of data privacy, including incident response, regulatory investigations, single-plaintiff and class action litigation, and compliance. Committed to the rapid incident response to incoming client calls, we thrive in a high energy, close-knit, and upbeat office culture. The Firm pays very competitively in the market and offers a full benefit package, including accrued time off, paid maternity and paternity leave, and a generous 401(k) program. At it's headquarters office, located at 426 West Lancaster Ave, Devon, PA, Mullen Coughlin's home office is over fifty-six thousand square feet, boasting the latest in technology and security, accommodating the projected continued growth of the firm, and providing all Mullen Coughlin employees access to amenities and resources to further their professional career, as well as their health and well-being.

This will be a remote position, however, candidates must reside in the Pacific or Mountain time zones.

In this role, the attorney will work in a highly collaborative, team environment to provide legal counsel to organizations investigating and responding to data privacy and cybersecurity incidents. Associates will collect information needed to understand the issue and scope of each situation, engage and direct experts needed to appropriately investigate and respond to the event, and communicate to regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, and other third-parties as needed while advising clients throughout the investigation. Due to the unpredictable nature of cybersecurity events, all Partners and Associates participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide crisis management support to our clients.

The ideal candidate will have membership in good standing to the Pennsylvania Bar, a curiosity to learn more about cybersecurity law, and an enthusiastic and team-oriented attitude. Exceptional analytic, writing, communication, and preparation skills, plus focused attention to detail are key to performing well in our highly responsive environment. Candidates should demonstrate initiative and the ability to independently maintain their own caseload.

We are currently looking for attorneys who generally bring 1 to 8 years of experience, with preference given to those who have worked in private practices within data privacy, healthcare, and regulatory compliance.

To Apply, submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample using the online application link below.

Mullen Coughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in strength in diversity.
Mullen Coughlin is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States of America.