Data Privacy Senior Attorney

Michael Best; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Pay

Performance Recognition

401(k) with Company Contribution

Job summary

Michael Best in Milwaukee is seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Associate or Senior Counsel with at least five years’ experience in privacy and cybersecurity. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing, updating, and drafting policies as well as advising clients on data governance and compliance strategies. The ideal applicant holds a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, and has a passion for privacy and cybersecurity trends.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience handling privacy and cybersecurity issues.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, or draft security policies.
• Provide data breach prevention and risk mitigation counseling.
• Advise clients on privacy and data security matters.

Skills

Privacy and cybersecurity knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school

Privacy professional certification preferred

Job description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Mid to Senior‑Level Associate or Senior Counsel with at least five years’ experience specifically handling privacy and cybersecurity issues to help grow its Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Reviewing, updating or drafting security policies
• Data breach prevention and risk mitigation counseling, including tabletop design and delivery
• Data breach investigation and response counseling
• In‑depth knowledge of regulatory framework for key international, federal and state privacy laws (including requirements of all effective and pending state consumer data privacy laws, PCI‑DSS, GLBA, HIPAA, and GDPR)
• Implementation of key components of privacy and security compliance programs
• Negotiation of complex information technology, licensing and outsourcing contacts, including privacy and data security clauses and key risk allocation issues such as indemnification and limitation on liability
• Advising clients in all industries on a wide variety of privacy and data security matters
• Advising on data governance strategies (retention, use policies, inventories, mapping)
• Addressing privacy and cybersecurity due diligence issues in M&A transactions
• Drafting company terms of service and website privacy policies

Location

We have offices in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln) and Washington D.C.

Job Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• At least 5 years’ experience handling privacy and cybersecurity issues
• Privacy professional certification preferred but not required
• Passion for staying up to date about the latest technology‑driven privacy and cybersecurity issues and trends
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Problem Solving Skills

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Total Compensation

• Competitive Base Pay
• Performance Recognition
• ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement

Planning for the Future

• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Short Term Disability Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave

EEO Statement

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For Colorado applicants only (as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act): The starting salary for associate positions in our Denver office is $190,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

This position is considered full‑time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer‑sponsored benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.