Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate (Milwaukee)

Godfrey & Kahn; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is seeking a Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate in Milwaukee to advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, data privacy compliance, AI governance, technology transactions, regulatory investigations, and litigation with a growing team.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, Wisconsin bar admission or eligibility, and experience in privacy and cybersecurity matters, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice or eligible for admission in Wisconsin.
• Experience as a junior associate at a leading law firm or comparable in-house position.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US or CIPM) certification.
• Experience in cyber-incident response, security and privacy program implementation, or AI governance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication; comfortable with telephonic and face-to-face communications.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in responding to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.
• Provide due diligence support on mergers and acquisitions, including data privacy and cybersecurity due diligence from pre-deal through post-closing.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to technology, AI, data privacy, data sharing and information security.
• Advise clients on data privacy and security laws, including GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA and state laws/regulations.
• Advise clients on best practices related to data governance, including AI.
• Apply general knowledge of privacy and data security regimes in the US and EU to develop best practices.
• Draft cybersecurity policies and conduct tabletop exercises with clients.
• Assist with managing technology disputes.
• Communicate with supervising attorneys on recommendations regarding compliance regimes, enforcement trends and privacy policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Wisconsin bar admission or eligible

Tools

CIPP Certification

Job description

Advise clients at the forefront of one of the fastest-evolving areas of law. As a Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate, you'll work with an experienced team counseling clients on cybersecurity incidents, data privacy compliance, AI governance, technology transactions, regulatory investigations, and litigation. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a cutting-edge practice while helping clients navigate the legal and business challenges of an increasingly digital world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position offers a unique opportunity in the dynamic, cutting edge and ever-evolving area of data privacy and cybersecurity. The Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate’s role is to advise clients on cybersecurity and data privacy issues with a growing team of Shareholders and Associates, in all phases of the practice group’s work. Our team advises clients on a full spectrum of legal matters including proactive cybersecurity and privacy compliance planning, breach response, technology contracting, AI guidance, regulatory investigation and litigation management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise clients in responding to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.
• Provide subject matter support on mergers and acquisitions, including data privacy and cybersecurity due diligence from pre-deal through post-closing.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to technology, AI, data privacy, data sharing and information security.
• Advise clients on data privacy and security laws, including GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, consumer protection as well as similar state laws and regulations.
• Advise clients on best practices related to data governance, including AI.
• Apply general knowledge of privacy and data security regimes in the US and in the EU to develop best practices.
• Draft cybersecurity policies and conduct tabletop exercises with clients.
• Assist with managing technology disputes.
• Communicate with supervising attorneys on recommendations on related compliance regimes, enforcement trends and privacy policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice or eligible for admission to practice in the State of Wisconsin.
• The ideal candidate would have:
• Experience as a junior associate at a leading law firm or comparable in-house counsel position.
• A Certified Information Privacy Professional Certification (i.e. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM).
• Experience in cyber-incident response, security and privacy program implementation, or AI governance.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort with telephonic and face-to-face communications.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Proven ability to work within fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines and demands both internally and externally.
• Interest in a joyful, collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment with a keen desire to contribute to team and client success.