Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals serving clients around the world in a wide range of industries, including trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1848, the firm is known for exceptional legal service and business acumen.
About the role
The Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group is seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Associate with at least five years of experience handling privacy and cybersecurity issues. The attorney can be located in Denver or Milwaukee.
Responsibilities
- Review, update, or draft security policies
- Provide data breach prevention and risk-mitigation counseling, including tabletop design and delivery
- Conduct data breach investigation and response counseling
- Advise on regulatory frameworks for key international, federal, and state privacy laws (including state consumer data privacy laws, PCI-DSS, GLBA, HIPAA, and GDPR)
- Implement key components of privacy and security compliance programs
- Negotiate complex information technology, licensing, and outsourcing contracts, including privacy and data security clauses and risk allocation issues such as indemnification and limitation on liability
- Advise clients across industries on a wide variety of privacy and data security matters
- Develop data governance strategies (retention, use policies, inventories, mapping)
- Address privacy and cybersecurity due diligence issues in M&A transactions
- Draft company terms of service and website privacy policies
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Excellent academic credentials
- At least 5 years of experience handling privacy and cybersecurity issues
- Privacy professional certification preferred but not required
- Passion for staying current on technology-driven privacy and cybersecurity issues and trends
- Valid authorization to work in the U.S.
Skills
- Adaptability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving ability to identify, analyze, and address issues proactively
- Agility to respond to unexpected challenges and develop innovative solutions
- Professionalism and ability to maintain composure and good judgment
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, wellness program, employee and family assistance program)
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Life insurance and critical illness insurance
- Parental/family leave
- Performance recognition and bonuses
- ABA, state, and local bar membership fee reimbursement
- Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement
- Mentorship program and specialized training opportunities
- Flexible remote work policy (up to 2.5 days per week)
- Positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment
Pay
For Colorado applicants only: The annual compensation range for this role in our Colorado office is between $210,000 and $280,000. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity. Individuals in this role are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.