Hybrid Tech Licensing & Data Privacy Counsel

Quarles & Brady LLP; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Health benefits

Vision

Dental

401k

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP in Indianapolis is seeking a talented lateral associate with 4–7 years of experience to join our Technology Licensing, Data Privacy and Security team under a hybrid work arrangement. You will advise on data privacy laws, draft technology and data agreements, lead incident response, and support AI governance matters for clients across industries.

The firm offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and broad benefits; 401k, health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage, with

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4–7 years of substantive experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or information governance at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements and advising on privacy compliance programs.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client matters and work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and international data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations, and emerging AI governance frameworks.
• Counsel clients across industries on data asset management strategies and privacy program development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of technology and commercial agreements, including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, software licensing, technology development, IT professional services, outsourcing, supply chain, commercial hardware and services, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Draft and review data protection agreements, data processing addenda, and IP and privacy provisions in corporate transactional agreements.
• Advise clients on IP ownership, protection, and licensing strategies across a variety of industry sectors.
• Lead and support incident response efforts, including breach investigation, notification, and regulatory reporting.
• Advise clients on artificial intelligence governance, responsible AI deployment, and associated legal and compliance risks.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments, data mapping, and risk analyses for clients across regulated industries.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise clients on emerging obligations and enforcement trends.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actionsCollaborate with colleagues across practice areas – including corporate, intellectual property, and litigation – to deliver integrated solutions on transactions, disputes, and compliance matters.
• Contribute to client-facing thought leadership, including alerts, webinars, and speaking engagements.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Privacy compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Quarles & Brady LLP in Indianapolis is seeking a talented lateral associate with 4–7 years of experience to join our Technology Licensing, Data Privacy and Security team under a hybrid work arrangement. You will advise on data privacy laws, draft technology and data agreements, lead incident response, and support AI governance matters for clients across industries.

The firm offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and broad benefits; 401k, health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage, with