Privacy & Digital Risk Class Action Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Privacy & Digital Risk Class Action Associate with 3–7 years of litigation experience to join a nationally recognized privacy and cybersecurity practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney interested in defending sophisticated privacy and data security litigation, including high-profile class actions arising from cybersecurity incidents.

The ideal candidate will have experience in complex litigation, privacy law, or class action defense and a strong interest in representing leading national companies in cutting-edge privacy and digital risk matters.

Location

• Denver, CO

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in privacy and data security litigation, including consumer class actions.
• Represent clients in litigation arising from cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.
• Develop litigation strategy through all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Draft and argue:
  • Motions to dismiss
  • Dispositive motions
  • Briefs
  • Discovery motions
• Conduct legal research and analyze evolving privacy and cybersecurity laws.
• Advise clients on litigation risks involving federal and state privacy statutes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams handling cybersecurity incident response, regulatory investigations, and related litigation.
• Manage complex litigation matters while maintaining exceptional client service and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active admission to the Colorado Bar, or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• 3–7 years of litigation experience.
• Experience with privacy litigation, class action defense, or other complex commercial litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple high-priority matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling privacy and data security litigation.
• Experience litigating claims arising under laws such as:
  • BIPA
  • FCRA
  • FACTA
• Familiarity with consumer class action litigation, including:
  • Article III standing
  • Rule 12(b)(6) motion practice
• Prior experience at an Am Law 100 law firm.
• California Bar admission is a plus.
• Law review, judicial clerkship, or other significant legal writing experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $220,000–$260,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance- and hours-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 20 days of paid vacation and 10 paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family care benefits.
• Wellness program, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Why This Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the nation's leading privacy and cybersecurity litigation practices. Attorneys work on sophisticated, high-profile privacy and data security class actions for major companies across a broad range of industries while receiving meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, mentorship from nationally recognized practitioners, and exceptional opportunities for long-term professional growth.

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