Senior Data Privacy and Cyber Security Attorney (8+ Years)

Phillips-Lytle-LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k & Roth Plan Options

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Phillips Lytle is seeking a senior lawyer in our Data Privacy and Cyber Security team. The ideal candidate has 8+ years handling complex data, privacy, and regulatory issues across industries, with experience drafting policies and guiding incident responses. Strong communication and leadership are essential, and a CIPP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Location: Buffalo, NY. We offer a flexible workplace and significant client contact, with a salary range of $152,000–$225,000 and a

Qualifications

• Seasoned data privacy and cybersecurity attorney with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience advising on U.S. federal/state privacy laws and global regulations.
• Strong drafting, policy development, and incident response skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on privacy laws, internal data protection programs, and security incidents.
• Draft and update privacy policies and related governance documents.
• Advise on privacy issues related to AI, health data, and biometric data.

Skills

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Policy drafting

Incident response

Leadership

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

CIPP certification

Job description

Phillips Lytle is looking to expand our talent within our Litigation Practice with the addition of a seasoned data privacy and cyber security lawyer.Phillips Lytle has an excellent reputation and a roster of high-profile clients, including Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies in industries such as financial services, environmental and land use, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences.The Data Privacy and Cyber Security team is seeking a senior lawyer with at least 8 years of experience handling complex data, privacy, cybersecurity, and related regulatory issues for a range of companies across multiple industries. Candidates should have deep experience with some or all of the following: advising companies on US federal and state privacy laws and global regulations as applicable, drafting privacy policies, developing and implementing internal data protection programs, counseling on business and legal incident responses to security breaches, and advising on privacy issues associated with AI, health data, biometric data and other sensitive information. Experience with computer programming, network technologies, database design and a CIPP or other advanced certification (s) are all pluses but not required. Some portable business is also a plus.Applicants should have superior academic credentials and strong analytical, drafting, leadership and communication skills.We offer a flexible workplace, a commitment to advancement, and significant client contact and responsibility. We value community engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are focused on growing our Firm across our entire footprint, and we welcome individuals who are looking for an inclusive and equitable environment, where mentoring, feedback and training are emphasized.Annual salary range for this position is $152,000-$225,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on location, experience, volume and nature of portable business, or other job-related factors permitted by law.Other benefits include:Bonus ProgramMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Group Life AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life & AD&D InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term Disability401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer MatchFlexible Spending Account Plan Options10 Annual HolidaysPaid Time OffNOTE: PHILLIPS LYTLE IS NOT WORKING WITH ANY SEARCH FIRMS IN CONNECTION WITH FILLING THIS POSITION.LOCATIONS: Buffalo, New York, United States