Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

Practice Area: Data Privacy – Transactional, Job Type: Attorney,

Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 3 Years, Houston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a privacy and cybersecurity associate attorney with 3-4 years of practical privacy/data protection/cybersecurity counseling experience (e.g., counseling on state, federal, and non-US privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity compliance, guidance on product development and incident response. The candidate will be guiding clients in determining priorities, risks, and implementation of data protection compliance programs, management of compliance projects such as risk and gap assessments, development of a broad range of policies and procedures (e.g., privacy policies, security policies, incident response plans, vendor contracting templates, business guidance, etc.), and contract and M&A negotiations. Will have involvement in the management of complex privacy and cybersecurity workstreams, including proactive identification of issues and supervision of junior lawyers. Technical experience relevant to cybersecurity counseling will be viewed positively. Certified Information Privacy Professionals are preferred, including the following certifications: CIPP-US, CIPT, and CIPM. Must be Bar admitted. Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client’s business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates’ career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm’s top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.Additional Skills: The candidate should have a J.D. degree or equivalent. Should have excellent management/organizational skills and experience building teams. Ability to prioritize workload with competing demands exercise good judgment and frame advice/analysis practically based on risks needed. Must be capable of working in a collaborative environment. Should have proven ability to independently manage complex matters. Strong verbal and written communication abilities are needed.