Data Privacy Associate

About the Role

Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Department is seeking an associate to join the firm’s Emerging Data Privacy Trends practice in the Chicago office. This nationally recognized team has handled more than 300 privacy-based class actions, including matters involving cutting-edge technologies and novel legal theories regarding the collection, use, protection, sharing, and disclosure of personal information.

The practice anticipates litigation trends, works closely with clients to address emerging privacy disputes proactively, and defends clients in high-stakes litigation involving biometric data, website technologies, artificial intelligence, advertising and tracking tools, consumer privacy laws, and data security incidents. The team also handles individual and mass arbitration matters asserting privacy claims.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers and technology enterprises in major data privacy class actions and appellate matters in federal and state courts and in arbitration.
• Handle data breach litigation, session replay and wiretapping claims, pixel tracking litigation, right of publicity claims, and other emerging privacy-related disputes.
• Work on high-stakes privacy disputes involving biometric data, website technologies, artificial intelligence, advertising and tracking tools, and data security incidents.
• Participate in individual and mass arbitration matters asserting privacy claims.
• Engage in hands-on litigation, client interaction, and professional development in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Two to five years of law firm litigation experience.
• Experience defending data privacy class actions and appellate matters.
• Familiarity with the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and other state and federal privacy statutes.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Demonstrated interest in data privacy law.
• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $210,000 - $245,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.