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Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate – Chambers-Ranked (Tier 1) Practice

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate – Chambers-Ranked (Tier 1) Practice

About the Position:We are working with a stellar international Am Law firm, with a leading data privacy/cybersecurity practice, that is seeking an associate to join its group in Chicago. This prestigious firm’s Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice has received a plethora of awards from entities such as Chambers USA, Legal 500 USA and U.S. News & World Report, and the talented lawyers in this group have been nationally recognized and named by numerous publications, including Cybersecurity Docket’s “Incident Response 40”, National Law Journal’s “Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Trailblazers”, Lexology’s Top Legal Influencers, and BTI’s “Client Service All Stars”.Highlights:· Top of market compensation· Chambers-ranked practice group· Flexible working arrangements and wellness programs available· Cutting-edge work and direct exposure to clients· Firm recognized by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity for its DEI initiatives· Firm is actively involved in community service and has been recognized as a pro bono advocate and innovator, both in Chicago and firmwide.Responsibilities:· Advise clients on privacy and security compliance for clients of all sizes – from Fortune 500s to start-ups· Work on a wide range of data protection issues, including cross-border transfers, product counseling, corporate transactions, regulatory transactions, and compliance.· Draft and review privacy notices, terms of service, incident response plans and other data protection policies, as well as a variety of commercial agreements involving data sharing.Required Qualifications:· 3 or more years of experience providing legal advice on data privacy and protection matters· Experience assisting companies with compliance issues (related to CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, FTC Act) and other global privacy laws· IAPP CIPP certification (U.S. and EU) strongly preferred· Experience drafting, negotiating and revising data protection policies, as well as service agreements, data processing agreements, cross-border transfer agreements and other agreements involving data sharing· Knowledge of HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA, COPPA, TCPA, CAN-SPAM is a plus· Large law firm experience· Top academic credentials.Location:Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Position Type

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