Cyber and Data Privacy Associate Attorney (3–6 Years) –Chicago, IL- 419048

Job ID: 419048

Practice area:- Data Privacy - Litigation

Cyber and Data Privacy Associate Attorney (3–6 Years) – Incident Response & Litigation | Chicago, IL

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A nationally recognized cyber and data privacy practice is seeking a Cyber and Data Privacy Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join its Chicago office. This opportunity offers sophisticated cybersecurity litigation, nationwide breach response work, and direct involvement in high-profile regulatory and crisis management matters within a rapidly expanding practice.

This firm has offices in Austin, Basking Ridge, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia. This firm has been practicing for over 15 years and takes the practice of law very seriously. The guiding principle of this practice is to elevate the client above all other considerations. The firm does this by being extremely effective, diligent, and personal, while pursuing the client's best interest. The client is always the first priority for this firm. This firm has a wide range of practice areas in order to meet the needs of a number of clients.

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A highly regarded law firm is actively seeking a Cyber and Data Privacy Associate Attorney to support its national cybersecurity and privacy litigation practice. This Chicago legal job is ideal for attorneys seeking cutting-edge experience handling cyber incident response, data breach litigation, privacy compliance matters, and complex regulatory investigations.

The practice advises cyber insurers, major corporations, and institutional clients on highly sensitive cybersecurity incidents, regulatory risks, and litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions. Attorneys work closely with experienced privacy and cyber practitioners while collaborating with international legal teams on sophisticated data privacy and breach response matters.

This partner-track position offers substantial client interaction, meaningful crisis management exposure, and long-term growth opportunities within a dynamic and rapidly evolving practice area.

This opportunity is actively interviewing qualified candidates.

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Duties

• Provide litigation defense services for cyber insurers and corporate clients

• Advise clients regarding cybersecurity incidents, privacy risks, and regulatory investigations

• Support breach response efforts and incident management strategies

• Conduct investigations involving data privacy and cybersecurity matters

• Draft pleadings, reports, motions, and legal memoranda

• Participate in mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings

• Develop litigation strategies and advise clients regarding risk management

• Collaborate with domestic and international legal teams on cross-border matters

• Maintain direct communication with clients regarding incident response developments

• Support complex federal litigation and cyber-related dispute resolution matters

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Requirements

• 3–6 years of federal litigation experience or 2–6 years of cyber incident response experience

• Experience handling data privacy, cybersecurity, or breach response matters preferred

• Strong litigation strategy and client counseling abilities

• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and legal reports

• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and fast-moving environments

• Additional state bar admissions are a plus

• Candidates must be admitted and in good standing in the state where they wish to work

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

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Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction

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Skills

• Cybersecurity litigation and data privacy experience

• Incident response and breach management knowledge

• Federal litigation and regulatory investigation capabilities

• Strong legal research and drafting skills

• Strategic problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary legal teams

• Client counseling and crisis management experience

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This respected cybersecurity and privacy practice is known for its client-focused approach, sophisticated legal work, and highly collaborative culture. Attorneys work closely with experienced cyber and privacy practitioners handling high-stakes data breach matters, regulatory investigations, and litigation disputes affecting organizations across multiple industries.

The firm maintains a strong commitment to mentorship, professional development, and hands-on attorney training. Associates receive meaningful responsibility early in their careers while benefiting from direct access to sophisticated clients and complex national matters.

Attorneys appreciate the firm’s entrepreneurial environment, strong emphasis on client service, and opportunities to develop highly specialized expertise in one of the fastest-growing legal practice areas.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Work directly on sophisticated cybersecurity and data privacy matters nationwide

• Gain substantial experience handling breach response and crisis management issues

• Collaborate with global legal teams across multiple jurisdictions

• Exposure to high-profile regulatory investigations and litigation matters

• Strong mentorship and business development training opportunities

• Excellent long-term advancement potential within a partner-track position

• Opportunity to build cutting-edge expertise in cybersecurity and privacy law

Lead complex cybersecurity and data privacy matters while building advanced litigation and incident response expertise within a nationally respected practice.

This position rarely opens at this experience level and offers substantial long-term growth opportunities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based raises

• Discretionary bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Hybrid work arrangements considered

• Significant business development training and mentorship

• Sophisticated cybersecurity and litigation experience

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