Data Privacy Attorney (2+ yrs) – Midsize Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong professional support

Work-life balance

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search represents a collegial Midwest law firm seeking a data privacy associate in Chicago. The role offers strong support and work-life balance.

You will handle cybersecurity incidents, breaches, and regulatory investigations, and counsel clients on compliance with federal and international privacy laws.

Candidates should have 2+ years in data privacy/cybersecurity, breach response experience, and solid academic credentials; hybrid Chicago office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of data privacy/cybersecurity law experience.
• Experience with breach response and data privacy counseling.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with cybersecurity incidents, breaches, and responses to state and federal regulatory investigations.
• Advise organizations on compliance with federal and international privacy laws.

Skills

Data privacy

Breach response

Cybersecurity law

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Our client, a collegial law firm with Midwest roots, is actively seeking a data privacy attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. This firms Data Privacy practice has counseled clients in nearly every industry through more than 20,000 data breaches and privacy incidents, and boasts a robust team of nationally-recognized and award-winning privacy attorneys.

Highlights:

• Strong professional and practice development support
• Firm is supportive of work-life balance
• Role provides strong hands-on experience, allowing associates to grow and excel

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with cybersecurity incidents, breaches, and responses to state and federal regulatory investigations
• Advise organizations on compliance with federal and international privacy laws

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of data privacy/cybersecurity law experience
• Experience with breach response and data privacy counseling
• Strong academic credentials

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for these positions is $190,000+.