Cyber/Data Privacy Litigation Associate — New York

Midlevel associate position on a national cyber/data/privacy litigation and investigations team. The role focuses on defending privacy- and security-related litigation and supporting regulatory enforcement matters involving consumer protection agencies and other government regulators.

Typical matters include defending data-breach class actions and litigating claims under privacy statutes and consumer protection laws, as well as handling regulatory investigations. The practice is global, with a multidisciplinary team across multiple US and international offices.

The team is seeking a collaborative, client-facing lawyer who can lead significant projects, draft high-quality pleadings and motions, and work directly with clients and regulators on complex privacy and data-security disputes.

• 4–6 years post-qualification litigation experience, preferably with a focus on privacy/data-security litigation or regulatory investigations
• Experience defending data-breach class actions and/or handling matters involving consumer protection statutes and enforcement agencies
• Strong analytical, drafting, and oral advocacy skills; ability to manage significant workstreams and engage directly with clients
• Comfort with technology-related issues and complex factual records; excellent academic credentials from a recognized law school