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

Kean-Miller-LL; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kean Miller seeks an attorney to join its Data Privacy and Cyber Security practice. The role offers part-time, reduced hours, full-time, or contract engagement in Louisiana with opportunities across multiple offices.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of privacy and breach-response experience, strong drafting skills, and familiarity with data-related contracts. Applicants should have strong research and advocacy abilities, with CIPP/US or similar credentials highly valued.

Qualifications

• Two to four years’ experience handling data privacy, data security, and incident response matters.
• Experience triaging data breaches, coordinating notifications and compliance steps.
• Drafting and reviewing privacy and security policies, and internal privacy frameworks.
• Reviewing master service agreements, SaaS licenses, data processing addenda, and data contracts.
• Evaluating vendor management programs and privacy risks in software licensing and outsourcing.
• Assist with information-sharing issues, regulatory examinations, and investigations.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with excellent legal research.
• CIPP/US or similar privacy certification is highly valued.

Skills

Data privacy

Breach response

Policy drafting

Contract review

Vendor risk management

Regulatory examinations

Legal research

CIPP/US

Job description

Description

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 400 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.