Data Privacy and Data Security Attorney (Part Time or Contract Attorney)

Kean Miller LLP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

Kean Miller LLP, based in New Orleans, seeks a part-time/contract attorney to support the Data Privacy and Cyber Security practice. The role involves handling privacy matters, breach response, and drafting/comparing data-related agreements, with a focus on regulatory compliance and risk assessment.

Two to four years in privacy and data security law, plus a JD and Louisiana Bar admission, are preferred. This position offers flexible hours across the Louisiana/Texas offices.

Qualifications

• Two to four years’ experience handling data privacy, data security, and incident response matters.
• Experience triaging data breaches and coordinating notifications and containment.
• Drafting and reviewing privacy and security policies and compliance documentation.
• Experience reviewing data-related contracts including data processing addenda and SaaS licenses.
• Experience evaluating vendor privacy and data security risks in software licensing.

Skills

Data privacy law

Data security

Breach response

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Policy drafting

CIPP/US certification

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Louisiana Bar admission

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Part-time, Contract

With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Shreveport, Houston, and The Woodlands, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-effective manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.

Kean Miller is currently seeking a part-time, reduced hours, full time, or contract attorney to join the Data Privacy and Cyber Security practice.

Experience & Qualifications

• Two to four years’ experience handling data privacy, data security, and incident response matters, including breach triage, containment, documentation, and regulatory compliance steps
• Experience triaging data breaches and cyber incidents, coordinating notifications, containment strategies, and compliance obligations
• Skilled in drafting and reviewing privacy and security policies, internal privacy management frameworks, and compliance documentation
• Experience reviewing and negotiating master service agreements, SaaS licenses, data processing addenda, and other data-related commercial contracts
• Experience evaluating vendor management programs and assessing privacy and data security risks in software licensing and outsourcing arrangements
• Ability to assist with information-sharing issues, regulatory examinations, incident investigations, and responses to inquiries from administrative or legislative bodies
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, excellent legal research and analytical abilities, and outstanding academic credentials.
• CIPP/US or similar privacy certification is highly valued

What Kean Miller offers

Benefits are based on position.

Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.