Data Breach Litigation Attorney (3-5 Years) - Atlanta or New York

Permanent Placements LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a mid-level Data Breach Litigation Associate for our client’s privacy and cybersecurity practice in New York or Atlanta. The role emphasizes data breach class actions, privacy litigation, and related regulatory matters, with preferred incident response experience.

Strong writing, research, and client-facing skills are essential. The successful candidate will join a leading international law firm renowned for collaboration, mentorship, and sophisticated client

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data breach/privacy/cybersecurity disputes.
• Experience defending or managing data breach class actions.
• Interest in privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory enforcement matters.
• Incident response experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle data breach class action litigation.
• Support privacy and cybersecurity litigation matters.
• Advise on or manage cyber incident response matters when needed.
• Collaborate with attorneys on regulatory enforcement matters.

Skills

Data breach litigation

Privacy litigation

Cybersecurity disputes

Incident response

Regulatory enforcement

Legal writing

Client communication

Job description

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for handling complex litigation, corporate transactions, intellectual property, and tax matters. With offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, the firm serves a diverse client base that includes major financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and public policy entities. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development, the firm fosters an environment where attorneys are empowered to deliver sophisticated legal solutions while building long-term client relationships. Their emphasis on innovation, mentorship, and inclusivity makes them a compelling destination for legal professionals seeking both challenge and growth.

Position Description:

Our client is seeking a mid-level Data Breach Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its growing privacy and cybersecurity litigation practice in Atlanta or New York.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling data breach class action litigation, as well as a demonstrated interest in privacy, cybersecurity, and related regulatory matters. Experience advising on or managing cyber incident response matters is a plus but not required.

Key Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data breach litigation, privacy litigation, or cybersecurity-related disputes
• Experience defending or managing data breach class actions
• Strong interest in privacy law, cybersecurity, and regulatory enforcement matters
• Incident response experience preferred, but not required
• CIPP/US certification preferred, but not required
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication abilities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a highly regarded cybersecurity and privacy litigation practice
• Work on complex, high-profile data breach and class action matters
• Collaborate with leading attorneys in the areas of data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance
• Competitive compensation and advancement opportunities