Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation Associate (24 years) -Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation Associate with 2–4 years of experience to join its nationally recognized Privacy & Cybersecurity practice.

This position is open in the following office locations:

• Los Angeles
• Century City
• Orange County
• San Diego
• Del Mar
• San Francisco
• Silicon Valley
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Houston
• New York City
• Washington

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in cutting-edge privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection litigation. The practice represents clients nationwide in high-profile litigation, class actions, arbitrations, regulatory investigations, and data security matters across a wide range of industries.

Responsibilities:

• Defend clients in privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection litigation matters
• Handle state and federal court litigation, including class action matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery-related documents
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
• Assist with regulatory investigations and enforcement matters
• Advise clients on privacy and cybersecurity risks, compliance issues, and incident response matters
• Communicate directly with clients and coordinate with multiple stakeholders on fast-moving matters
• Support arbitrations, investigations, and complex data privacy disputes

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 2–4 years of litigation experience
• Experience with privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection, or class action litigation preferred
• Experience defending claims under privacy statutes such as CCPA/CPRA, TCPA, CIPA/ECPA, CMIA, CEMA, COPPA, BIPA, and/or FCRA preferred
• Exposure to regulatory investigations involving agencies such as the FTC, DOJ, SEC, state attorneys general, or international regulators is a plus
• Experience with or interest in security incident response
• Strong understanding of technology and emerging digital platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing experience
• Admitted and in good standing with the California Bar

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $235,000 – $310,000 annually
• Competitive bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package