Associate – Privacy & Cybersecurity #20536

Vanguard-IP; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious firm recognized for its positive culture and high associate satisfaction. This role focuses on data privacy counseling, requiring expertise in state privacy laws and experience in sectors like finance and health sciences. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses strong organizational and communication skills. This established industry player offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a robust patent practice while enjoying a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about privacy law and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with state privacy laws like CCPA and GLBA is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on privacy laws and regulations.
• Manage complex matters independently and collaboratively.

Skills

Data Privacy Counseling

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Judgment and Risk Assessment

Education

Law Degree

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

Job description

Large GP Firm with Cravath level compensation.
The firm ranks highly for a Positive Culture and in Associate Satisfaction.
A Robust Patent Practice recognized by Managing IP for quality work.
Two tiers of Partnership.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Practical data privacy counseling experience. At this time the firm is not looking for candidates whose practice has been focused on incident response, M&A diligence, or cybersecurity.
2. Specific experience providing practical advice and implementing state privacy laws (such as CCPA, WA MHMD, and other equivalent state privacy laws) is required.
3. Specific experience with adtech and cookies/online trackers, including TCPA, CANSPAM, DAA/NAI/IAB self-regulatory rules, etc. is strongly preferred.
4. Specific experience with the financial and health/life sciences sectors, including specific experience with GLBA, CalFIPA, FCRA, insurance privacy, FTC/CFPB rules (such as Reg P and Safeguards Rule), HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and state health privacy laws is strongly preferred.
5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary as well as strong verbal and written communication abilities.
6. A self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload with competing demands, display good judgment, work well under pressure, and frame advice/analysis practically based on risks.
7. Must be capable of working (and frankly enjoy working) in a collaborative, congenial environment.
8. Proven ability to independently manage matters, or meaningful segments of large/complex matters, and to facilitate pushing projects to completion.
9. Candidates with large law firm experience only (boutique specialists may be considered as well).
10. Certified Information Privacy Professionals are preferred but not mandatory, including the following certifications: CIPP-US, CIPT, and CIPM.
11. Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent/Privacy professionals nationwide.

Our concentrated focus in these areas enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY
At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.