Description:
Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.Schwabe is seeking a highly motivated Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney to join its team. This position requires 6+ years of experience in the following areas:
- Advising clients on their obligations under information privacy laws;
- Advising on e-mail marketing and online advertising and matters relating to cloud storage;
- Preparing privacy policies for websites and mobile applications;
- Negotiating contractual provisions allocating risk between clients and service providers related to personal data, trade secrets, and confidential information;
- Advising on representations and warranties related to privacy and security in M&A transactions;
- Advising on use of cookies, Google Analytics, and other common technologies in websites; and
- Advising on incident response planning
The ideal candidate will have:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work well in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence
- Strong client service ethic
- Admission or eligibility for reciprocity to the Oregon State Bar, Washington State Bar, or ?California State Bar
- US and international privacy certifications
- Some portable book of business plus demonstrated success in developing a client portfolio
Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe's Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.
The pay range for this position is $185,000 - $275,000, depending on job skills and experience. Higher base compensation may be available to candidates depending on their portable book of business. The position is also eligible for discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.
In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.
Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.
Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
