Mid-Level Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Orientation to firm benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a mid-level attorney specializing in litigation and regulatory enforcement investigations for privacy and data security matters. The ideal candidate will handle consumer protection and data privacy cases, lead significant projects, and interact directly with clients.

Requirements include 4–6 years in regulatory investigations or litigation, experience with State AG/FTC investigations, and strong writing and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection and privacy/security issues.
• Proficiency in handling regulatory agency investigations (e.g., State AG, FTC).
• Experience defending data breach class actions and related claims of unfair and deceptive trade practices.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and interact with clients directly.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation and regulatory enforcement investigations related to privacy and data security matters.
• Defend clients in data privacy, security class actions, and consumer protection cases.
• Lead projects or cases and engage directly with clients.
• Collaborate with a global team of legal professionals.

Skills

Regulatory investigations

Litigation

Consumer protection

Privacy and data security

Leadership

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title

Mid-Level Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm in Chicago is seeking a mid-level attorney focusing on litigation and regulatory enforcement investigations related to privacy and data security matters. The ideal candidate will have experience handling cases involving consumer protection issues, data privacy, and security class actions. This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic, expanding team of over 30 attorneys across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, offering significant career growth and leadership opportunities.

Duties

• Handle litigation and regulatory enforcement investigations related to privacy and data security matters
• Defend clients in cases involving data privacy, security class actions, and consumer protection issues
• Engage directly with clients and lead significant projects or cases
• Work on cases involving the Stored Communications Act, wiretapping claims, and unfair and deceptive trade practices
• Collaborate with a global team of legal professionals

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection and privacy/security issues
• Proficiency in handling regulatory agency investigations (e.g., State AG, FTC)
• Experience defending data breach class actions and claims related to unfair and deceptive trade practices
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and interact with clients directly

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a nationally recognized law school; high academic achievement.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar (Illinois or eligibility for admission)

Skills

• Strong understanding of privacy and data security regulations
• Tech fluency and ability to work on tech-related legal matters
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Impeccable writing and communication abilities

Job Location

Chicago, IL

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability (LTD)
• Generous vacation (four weeks per year) and sick leave (two weeks per year)
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• Backup care for children and adults
• Paid holidays and flexible work arrangements
• Access to a detailed orientation to learn about all firm-provided benefits and resources