Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Attorney - AM LAW 100

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Chicago is seeking an Associate for their Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity law, strong writing skills, and a license to practice in Illinois. This role involves high-stakes matters for clients including Fortune 500 companies. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an anticipated base pay range of $260k–$350k per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in cybersecurity and data privacy.
• Excellent academic record required.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated Cybersecurity and Data Privacy transactions.
• Provide advice on high-stakes cybersecurity and privacy matters.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Data privacy knowledge

Strong writing skills

Case management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice in Illinois

Job description

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Attorney – AM LAW 100

We are an AM LAW ranked law firm recruiting an Associate to join our growing Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with Partners across the firm's national practice group on a broad range of sophisticated Cybersecurity and Data Privacy transactions.
• Offer advice on high-stakes cybersecurity and privacy matters on behalf of Fortune 500 and other companies.
• The firm's clients include private equity firms and their portfolio companies across an array of industries that includes energy, finance, aerospace, defense, health care, telecommunications and transportation.
• You will work with the team on matters at a global level. This will include data protection, cybersecurity, incident response, privacy, and AI.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of post qualification experience handling cybersecurity and data privacy matters.
• Excellent academics.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Strong writing and case management skills.
• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, wellness plans, and a 401(k) plan. Paid sick leave when applicable by state law.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Anticipated Base Pay range (dependent on experience): $260k–$350k per annum.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans / Disabled.

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• The California Fair Chance Act.
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance.
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.
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Details

Seniority level: Associate. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Legal. Industries: Legal Services.