What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hybrid Partner-Level Privacy Law position at Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC.?
Salary Range of 225K-250K Plus Yearly Bonus Offered, Equating To 1M-2M
Excellent compensation package plus benefits
Bergen County, New Jersey
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a seasoned Privacy and Data Protection Partner to help expand a rapidly growing Privacy and Data Protection Practice. This strategic hire will support increasing client demand and strengthen the team’s ability to counsel sophisticated clients on complex and evolving data privacy issues.
About the Role:
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience advising clients on U.S. and international privacy laws and frameworks, providing practical and forward-thinking legal guidance on compliance, risk management, incident response, and strategic data use. You’ll serve clients across industries such as technology, healthcare, education, media, retail, and financial services.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with other senior attorneys and practice leaders, mentor junior lawyers, contribute to thought leadership, and play a key role in expanding one of the firm’s fastest-growing practices.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
- Deep subject matter expertise in domestic and global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, and others)
- Demonstrated ability to lead client relationships and provide strategic advice on privacy compliance, operational implementation, and risk mitigation
- Experience supporting incident response, breach notification, and regulatory investigations
- Familiarity with privacy due diligence and data-related concerns in M&A and commercial transactions
- Strong skills in drafting and negotiating data protection agreements, vendor and customer contracts, and privacy schedules
- A client-first mindset, strong judgment, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
- A portable book of business is welcomed but not required
Why Join:
This opportunity offers a national platform and entrepreneurial environment where experienced attorneys can lead and grow. The Privacy and Data Protection team is collaborative and interdisciplinary, working closely with practices across corporate, employment, healthcare, and IP law. Attorneys are supported by strong administrative resources, a national footprint, and firm-wide investment in privacy as a strategic area of growth.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays, parental leave, fertility benefits, and backup care support
Apply Today:
If you are an experienced privacy attorney ready to help shape the future of privacy and data protection law—while working alongside a nationally ranked, supportive team—we encourage you to apply.