Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Attorney

Verrus, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Multiple U.S. office locations

Job summary

Verrus, LLC is seeking a Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Attorney to join a nationally recognized Am Law 100 practice. You will work with leading practitioners advising sophisticated clients on complex data protection and cybersecurity issues, spanning governance, incident response, and regulatory risk management.

The role involves advising on GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and sector-specific regulations, with a focus on practical, business-focused solutions and ongoing regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of privacy and data protection laws across U.S. and international frameworks.
• Experience advising on privacy compliance, risk management, and data protection matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and client relationships.
• Commercially minded with strong relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. and international privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, etc.).
• Counsel on compliance with HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, FCRA/FACTA, COPPA.
• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy, data processing, and information security agreements.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Assist with privacy governance, compliance programs, and internal policies.

Skills

Privacy law

Data protection

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Client counseling

Job description

Multiple U.S. office locations available

Compensation

Basic salary + bonus/package dependant with qualification and experience.

The Opportunity

A highly regarded Am Law 100 law firm is seeking a Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Attorney to join its nationally recognized practice.

This is an opportunity to work alongside leading privacy and cybersecurity practitioners advising sophisticated clients on some of the most complex and evolving issues in data protection, information governance, cybersecurity compliance, incident response, and regulatory risk management.

The team works with clients across a broad range of industries, helping them navigate increasingly complex domestic and international privacy frameworks while managing business-critical cyber and regulatory challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and other emerging state privacy frameworks
• Counseling clients on compliance with sector-specific regulations including HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, FCRA/FACTA and COPPA
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating privacy, data processing, and information security agreements
• Conducting privacy risk assessments and advising on risk mitigation strategies
• Assisting clients with privacy governance, compliance programs, and internal policies
• Advising on cybersecurity incidents, regulatory investigations, and enforcement matters
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments across the privacy and cybersecurity landscape
• Collaborating with clients and internal teams to develop practical, business-focused solutions

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of experience practicing data privacy and cybersecurity
• Strong understanding of domestic and international privacy frameworks, including GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws
• Experience advising clients on privacy compliance, risk management, and data protection matters
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work directly with clients
• Commercially minded with strong relationship-building capabilities
• Existing client relationships are welcomed but are not required

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar privacy certification
• Candidate must be admitted and able to practice in the state in which they reside.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a nationally recognized team advising clients on cutting-edge privacy and cybersecurity matters.
• Hybrid working arrangements with the ability to work from multiple U.S. office locations.
• Work within a financially strong, highly profitable Am Law 100 firm with an outstanding reputation in the market.
• Meaningful client exposure, sophisticated work, and a clear path for long-term growth.
• A collegial environment that values entrepreneurship, teamwork, inclusion, and professional development.
• Highly competitive salary, performance-based bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package.