Privacy/Incident Response Associate Attorney - National Am Law 100 Firm

About the Position:We are working with a Midwest-based Am Law 100 firm that has an immediate need for a data privacy attorney to join its practice in Chicago as a mid-level associate. The person in this position will largely focus on incident response, and this firm has handled hundreds of incidents for companies and in the U.S. intelligence community and law enforcement.Highlights:Opportunities for advancement with a clear path to partnershipCollaboration with attorneys across different offices and practice groupsRanked as a top law firm in the Midwest by Vault LawRecognized as one of the 150 most recommended law firms in the country by TIME and Statista in their America's Top Law Firms 2024 listCollegial work atmosphere and strong training opportunitiesAffinity networks at the firm for women, minorities, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities to help with career development and coachingResponsibilities:Provide clients with incident response counseling for data breaches, ransomware, fund transfer fraud, hacking, and other privacy and security mattersAdvises clients on matters related to U.S. and international privacy law, technology transactions, cybersecurity, compliance, and emergent technologiesRequired Qualifications:3 to 5 years of experience with technology, privacy, and cybersecurity complianceData breach response experienceExperience with domestic and international laws and regulations, including CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, LGPD, GDPR, and related complianceCertification(s) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals preferred (or willingness to obtain such certifications upon hire)Academic credentials related to privacy, cybersecurity and ITLocation:Chicago, IL (Hybrid)About Us:McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago's leading legal search firm. We leverage our nearly 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.