Chicago | Hybrid

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$250,000 – $390,000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 50, Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout the Chicago market.

If you have experience advising clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, incident response, regulatory compliance, or emerging technology matters, I'd love to connect.

Ideal Background

• 3–7 years of data privacy, cybersecurity, or technology law experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience advising clients on U.S. and international privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, and other state privacy statutes

• Experience counseling clients on cybersecurity incidents, ransomware events, data breaches, and incident response

• Experience drafting and negotiating privacy policies, data processing agreements, technology agreements, SaaS agreements, and vendor contracts

• Experience conducting privacy due diligence in mergers and acquisitions is a plus

• Experience advising on AI governance, emerging technologies, digital risk management, and regulatory compliance is preferred

• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Practice Area

✅ One of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice

✅ Opportunity to advise Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and technology companies

✅ Sophisticated work involving cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, and emerging technologies

✅ Significant client interaction and strategic counseling responsibilities

✅ Excellent long-term career growth and market demand

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition partners with Am Law 50, Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms nationwide. If your background aligns with this practice area, I'd love to have a confidential conversation about your career goals and the opportunities currently available.

Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation trends, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, and how your background compares in today's market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com

(216) 710-5174