Senior Data Privacy Attorney — Cybersecurity Leader

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 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