Senior Associate Attorney/Special Counsel – Cyber, Data & Privacy Litigation

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with extensive experience in privacy, data security, and consumer protection litigation and investigations to join a premier Cyber/Data/Privacy (C/D/P) practice group. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to work on high-profile regulatory enforcement investigations and data privacy class actions at an internationally recognized firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions involving consumer protection, data privacy, and cybersecurity (e.g., State AG, FTC, and other agencies).
• Defend data privacy and security class actions, including claims under the Stored Communications Act, wiretapping laws, and data breach statutes.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage directly with tech-focused clients and manage complex projects.

Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience handling regulatory investigations and/or litigation involving privacy and cybersecurity.
• Expertise in consumer protection laws, data breach litigation, and privacy class actions.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Tech fluency and ability to work with clients in technology-driven industries.
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and client engagement skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $420,000 (dependent on location, experience, and skillset).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and commuter benefits.
• Generous PTO, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Parental leave, fertility benefits, and long-term care coverage.

Join a fast-growing, award-winning Cyber/Data/Privacy team and take your career to the next level.

Apply today to learn more!