Data Privacy Senior Attorney

About the Role

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Associate or Senior Counsel with at least five years' experience specifically handling privacy and cybersecurity issues to help grow its Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

• Reviewing, updating or drafting security policies
• Data breach prevention and risk-mitigation counseling, including tabletop design and delivery
• Data breach investigation and response counseling
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks for key international, federal, and state privacy laws (including requirements of all effective and pending state consumer data privacy laws, PCI-DSS, GLBA, HIPAA, and GDPR)
• Implementation of key components of privacy and security compliance programs
• Negotiation of complex information technology, licensing, and outsourcing contracts, including privacy and data security clauses and key risk allocation issues such as indemnification and limitation on liability
• Advising clients in all industries on a wide variety of privacy and data security matters
• Advising on data governance strategies (retention, use policies, inventories, mapping)
• Addressing privacy and cybersecurity due diligence issues in M&A transactions
• Drafting company terms of service and website privacy policies

About the Company

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations.

Locations

We have offices in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln); and Washington D.C. Our contemporary office spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• At least 5 years' experience handling privacy and cybersecurity issues
• Privacy professional certification preferred but not required
• Passion for staying up to date about the latest technology-driven privacy and cybersecurity issues and trends

Skills

• Adaptability:
  • Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and firm needs change
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Collaboration:
  • Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the firm
• Communication:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Problem Solving:
  • Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
  • Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Professionalism:
  • Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Learning and Growth:
  • Challenging and dynamic role
  • Career development planning
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Performance management and coaching
  • Specialized training programs
  • Mentorship program
  • Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement
• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision care
  • Health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Wellness program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Total Compensation:
  • Competitive base pay
  • Outstanding benefits
  • Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
  • Performance recognition
  • ABA, state, and local bar membership fee reimbursement
• Planning for the Future:
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Short-term disability plan
  • Long-term disability plan
  • Life insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Parental/family leave
• Culture and Workplace:
  • Respected organization with collaborative culture
  • Growing firm with an exciting future
  • Flexible remote work policy (ability to work remote up to 2.5 days per week)
  • Contemporary work environment
  • Positive and respectful work climate

Pay

The annual compensation range for this role in our California, Colorado, District of Columbia, and Illinois offices is between $170,000 and $245,000. The salary range reflects our good-faith expectation for this role at the time of posting. 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.