Privacy amp Cybersecurity Associate

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Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its nationally recognized practice group. This role offers direct client engagement and leadership opportunities in U.S.-focused data privacy compliance. The position involves advising clients across various industries-particularly health and finance-on legal and regulatory requirements, building privacy frameworks, and shaping practical legal strategies in a collaborative environment.

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Advise clients on U.S. state privacy laws, including CCPA, WA MHMD, and other similar statutes

• Lead compliance assessments and develop comprehensive data privacy programs

• Draft and implement key compliance documentation, including:

  • Privacy policies and procedures

  • Business-facing compliance guidance

  • Data Subject Rights (DSR) procedures

  • Incident response plans and tabletop exercises

  • Contract templates and negotiation playbooks

• Counsel clients on adtech issues, cookies, data sales/sharing, and targeted advertising

• Provide regulatory guidance in financial and healthcare/life sciences sectors, including:

  • GLBA, CalFIPA, FCRA, Reg P, Safeguards Rule

  • HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, state-specific health privacy laws

• Collaborate closely with supervising partners and occasionally mentor junior attorneys and paralegals

• Independently manage matters or large components of complex client engagements

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in data privacy counseling

• In-depth knowledge and experience implementing U.S. state privacy laws

• Prior exposure to adtech regulatory frameworks (TCPA, CAN-SPAM, DAA/NAI/IAB) strongly preferred

• Experience advising clients in healthcare and financial services strongly preferred

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate legal advice in a business-focused manner

• Demonstrated success managing privacy compliance projects from start to finish

• Experience from a large law firm required; boutique firm experience may be considered

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Information Privacy Professional designations, such as:

  • CIPP-US

  • CIPT

  • CIPM

Certifications (Required):

• Admission to practice law and in good standing in the jurisdiction of application

Skills:

• Excellent drafting, research, and communication abilities

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a client-centered, risk-based approach

• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented environment

• Skilled in managing both individual responsibilities and supervising portions of larger team projects

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package may include:

• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts

  • Life and disability insurance

  • 401(k) with firm contributions

  • Paid time off and firm holidays

  • Paid parental leave and dependent care support

  • Billable credit for wellness and mental health activities

  • Professional development, mentorship, and structured career coaching

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306