We are working with an Am Law 200 firm, seeking a midlevel associate to join their Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team in their New York, Boston, Providence, Hartford, Stamford, Washington DC, Philadelphia, or Wilmington office.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in incident and data breach response, mitigation, remediation, coordination, and litigation, including investigations by the U.S. Office for Civil Rights and states Attorney General. They will be expected to provide counsel on security incident and data breach response, state and federal data privacy and security laws, and enforcement actions. Strong cybersecurity background and forensic data breach experience required. The candidate will also assist with technology contracts; compliance with state data privacy laws; and assist with data privacy litigation and other litigation matters, including drafting of briefs on critical motions, management of discovery, depositions, and court appearances. They also should be knowledgeable in the area of artificial intelligence.
Strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical skills are required large-firm or equivalent experience is a plus. Attorneys must be admitted in the state of their primary office location.
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers a bonus program, a comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work schedule. In the latest Vault rankings, they ranked in the Top 10 for diversity, the Top 20 for Wellness, Technology & Innovation, and Transparency, and in the Top 25 for Firm Culture. They are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and have achieved Mansfield Rule Certified Plus status.
If you would like to be considered please provide a resume, law school transcript, and two writing samples (preferably briefs not edited by others). All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.
New York and DC Applicants: Please note that the target base salary range for this position is $190,000 to $202,500. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's class year, years of experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.
Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.