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We are seeking a 3rd to 5th– year Associate to join our growing Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group in our Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles or Washington, DC office. Candidates must be submitted online through our web-apply portal for consideration. Questions can be directed to Amy Gillmore, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manger at agillmore@mwe.com.

The position offers front-line, meaningful responsibility to advise clients on a range of US-focused privacy, security, and other data-related compliance counseling. Responsibilities will include 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. The position will involve management of complex privacy and cybersecurity workstreams, including proactive identification of issues and supervision of junior lawyers.

Job Requirements:

3-5 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
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
Must be capable of working in a collaborative environment
Proven ability to independently manage complex matters
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Candidates with large law firm experience preferred (boutique specialists may be considered)
Technical experience relevant to cybersecurity counseling will be viewed positively but is not mandatory
Certified Information Privacy Professionals are preferred but not mandatory, including the following certifications: CIPP/US, CIPT, and CIPM
Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying