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

Phillips-Lytle-LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer

Job summary

Phillips Lytle is expanding its Litigation Practice with a senior data privacy and cybersecurity lawyer in Chicago. The role requires at least 8 years handling complex privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory matters for diverse clients and industries.

The candidate will advise on US and global privacy concerns, draft policies, build internal protection programs, and counsel on incident responses to breaches. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years handling data privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory matters.
• Experience with US federal/state privacy laws and global regulations.
• Drafting privacy policies and internal data-protection programs.
• Counsel on incident response to security breaches.
• CIPP or other advanced privacy certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on privacy and cybersecurity regulatory issues across industries.
• Draft and implement privacy policies and data protection programs.
• Counsel on incident response to security breaches.
• Address privacy issues related to AI, health data and biometric data.

Skills

Data Privacy

Cybersecurity

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

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 $200,000-$350,000. 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: Chicago, Illinois, United States