Partner, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Litigation

Constangy; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in data privacy is seeking an experienced Partner-level attorney in Dallas. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of litigation experience, particularly in class actions and privacy cases. You will lead high-stakes matters, manage teams, and advise clients on evolving privacy laws. Candidates can work remotely, with consideration for those based in GA, FL, NC, and TX. Exceptional writing and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of litigation experience, focusing on class action and privacy/data breach matters.
• Exceptional advocacy skills for effective representation.
• Proven leadership within legal teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead counsel in privacy and data breach class action matters.
• Manage and mentor litigation teams effectively.
• Advise clients on privacy litigation trends and compliance.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives in privacy/cybersecurity.

Skills

Litigation experience

Class action expertise

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Leadership

Client management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

CA Bar admission

Job description

The Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice Group of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP seeks an accomplished Partner-level attorney with 12+ years of complex litigation experience. Substantial exposure to class action defense in the areas of privacy, cybersecurity, and data breach litigation not required, but highly preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-stakes class action matters involving consumer privacy, data security incidents, CCPA/CPRA, BIPA, VPPA, and other emerging privacy laws. Experience advising clients on breach response, regulatory investigations, and privacy risk management is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel in privacy and data breach class action matters, single plaintiff privacy cases, and technology error and omissions cases from strategy through resolution.
• Manage and mentor litigation teams, including associates and support staff.
• Advise corporate clients on privacy litigation trends, risk mitigation, and compliance strategies.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives within the privacy and cybersecurity space.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of litigation experience, with a strong background in class action and privacy/data breach matters.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state privacy statutes.
• Exceptional writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership and client management capabilities.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to practice in California required; additional state admissions a plus.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, balancing multiple high-profile matters simultaneously.

Remote work arrangements are available; candidates in GA, FL, NC, and TX will be considered.

Candidate materials should be submitted online or submitted directly to Nicholas Golden at [e-mail]. This position is NOT open for search firm submissions at this time.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); gender; gender expression or identity; change of sex or transgender status; sexual orientation; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military or veteran status; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law