Assistant Attorney General - Privacy and Cybersecurity

Department Information

Description of Job

The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit is dedicated to protecting Colorado consumers in the face of evolving technological changes and harms. In particular, the Unit enforces laws, drafts regulations, and supports department wide policy positions related to Colorado’s cybersecurity, consumer data privacy, and AI laws, as well as the application of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act to new technologies. The Unit also acts as a subject matter expert to support other sections and units when evolving technology or consumer data impacts broader matters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced attorney with an enforcement background and a strong interest or background in privacy and cybersecurity to help build the Unit’s cybersecurity and privacy practice. The primary role for this attorney will be to help enforce Colorado Cybersecurity Breach laws and the Colorado Privacy Act. Those efforts will be accomplished through investigation, litigation, rulemaking, and public education. This position will also participate in national efforts focused on cyber security, data protection, and privacy issues.

This attorney will have the opportunity to handle a caseload and independently conduct investigations and enforcement actions, while supervising paralegals and staff. Although the Technology and Privacy Protection Unit seeks self-driven and motivated applicants, the individual who will succeed in the position must be a team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results for Colorado consumers.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualified applicants must be admitted to the Colorado Bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado Bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following skills and attributes:

• At least 5 years of experience in consumer protection or similar investigations and litigation;
• Background or demonstrated interest in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and consumer protection law;
• Experience or understanding of handling data breach incidents and subsequent investigations;
• Interest in how technology and networks work, and capable of learning new technologies, as well as deploying technical tools to advance investigations.
• Strong complex litigation experience in both federal and state court and the ability to effectively handle all aspects of litigation;
• Rulemaking experience;
• Experience in leading investigations;
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work on complex issues;
• Strong research and writing skills and a keen attention to detail;
• Ability to creatively solve problems through developing practical and imaginative solutions;
• Experience in negotiating settlements and working with opposing counsel;
• Ability to resiliently handle stress and demonstrate flexibility with changing circumstances;
• Be an effective and responsive communicator;
• Capable of independently managing a full workload;
• Goal-oriented and a self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively;
• Shows a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
• Passionate and enthusiastic about having a career in consumer protection law and working on behalf of Colorado consumers.

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit functions on a hybrid work model. New employees are generally expected to work in-office 2-3 days a week. The unit will typically designate one day per week as an in-office day for the entire team. Unit attorneys are expected to attend in-person meetings with client stakeholders.
• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado Bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.
• Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Supplemental Information

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility
We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.

We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a state government employee, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
• Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program
• Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues
• Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities.