Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

About the role

This position offers a unique opportunity in the dynamic, cutting edge and ever-evolving area of data privacy and cybersecurity. The Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate’s role is to advise clients on cybersecurity and data privacy issues with a growing team of Shareholders and Associates, in all phases of the practice group’s work.

Responsibilities

• Advises clients in responding to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.
• Provides subject matter support on mergers and acquisitions, including data privacy and cybersecurity due diligence from pre-deal through post-closing.
• Drafts and negotiates agreements related to technology, AI, data privacy, data sharing and information security.
• Advise clients on data privacy and security laws, including GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, consumer protection as well as similar state laws and regulations.
• Advise clients on best practices related to data governance, including AI.
• Apply general knowledge of privacy and data security regimes in the US and in the EU to develop best practices.
• Draft cybersecurity policies and conduct tabletop exercises with clients.
• Affiliate with managing technology disputes.
• Communicate with supervising attorneys on recommendations on related compliance regimes, enforcement trends and privacy policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice or eligible for admission to practice in the State of Wisconsin.
• The ideal candidate would have:
• Experience as a junior associate at a leading law firm or comparable in-house counsel position.
• A Certified Information Privacy Professional Certification (i.e. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM).
• Experience in cyber-incident response, security and privacy program implementation, or AI governance.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort with telephonic and face-to-face communications.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Proven ability to work within fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines and demands both internally and externally.
• Interest in a joyful, collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment with a keen desire to contribute to team and client success.