Cranfill Sumner LLP
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Attorney
Cranfill Sumner LLP, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Raleigh) is seeking an attorney with 8+ years’ experience and a book of business in cyber security and data privacy law for both litigation/investigation and advice/compliance. Candidates should be seeking a home for their practice and a foundation on which to grow dynamically. Candidates must have a background in technology law, privacy law or intellectual property and IAPP membership. Candidates must be ready and excited to grow their practice and provide top-notch client service. Must have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, plus enjoy working in a team environment. Employees enjoy generous benefits and leave policies and a flexible remote work policy. We support lawyers in designing their professional path in conjunction with the needs of our firm. Candidates should be NC licensed and practice ready.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations and litigation
Manage cybersecurity incident responses
Assess client information systems for compliance with data privacy laws and regulations
Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments
Advise clients on privacy-related product improvements
Draft data protection agreements, addenda and amendments
Interpret statutes, regulations, and case law related to privacy and cybersecurity
Up-to-date and on-going research on cutting edge and trending technology, compliance, legal risks and consequences
IAPP Privacy Certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) or present pursuit of same
Ability to serve as Data Privacy Officers for clients on a case-by-case basis
Evaluation of data handling practices and reviewing policies, contracts and compliance documentation
Excellent client service through written and verbal communication, including translating technical and legal risks and issues into understandable language as well as providing summaries, strategies, advocacy, updates, and counsel
Settlement and negotiation skills for mediations, arbitrations, settlement, and reviewal of terms
Trial skills including strategy; review and analysis of all factual and legal issues relating to liability, compensability, valuation, and constitutional matters; preparation of witnesses, exhibits, motions and supporting briefs; and arguing/defending motions
Collaboration and Communication appropriate for successful team-oriented work
Effective communication with co-counsel, opposing counsel and expert witnesses
Efficiency and Organization to manage an active caseload
Commitment to business development; thought leadership on cybersecurity; and presentations on current topics
General Technology Skills, e.g., GenAI; Billing Software; Microsoft Suite; Outlook; Westlaw or Lexis
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Law Practice
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations and litigation
Manage cybersecurity incident responses
Assess client information systems for compliance with data privacy laws and regulations
Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments
Advise clients on privacy-related product improvements
Draft data protection agreements, addenda and amendments
Interpret statutes, regulations, and case law related to privacy and cybersecurity
Up-to-date and on-going research on cutting edge and trending technology, compliance, legal risks and consequences
IAPP Privacy Certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) or present pursuit of same
Ability to serve as Data Privacy Officers for clients on a case-by-case basis
Evaluation of data handling practices and reviewing policies, contracts and compliance documentation
Excellent client service through written and verbal communication, including translating technical and legal risks and issues into understandable language as well as providing summaries, strategies, advocacy, updates, and counsel
Settlement and negotiation skills for mediations, arbitrations, settlement, and reviewal of terms
Trial skills including strategy; review and analysis of all factual and legal issues relating to liability, compensability, valuation, and constitutional matters; preparation of witnesses, exhibits, motions and supporting briefs; and arguing/defending motions
Collaboration and Communication appropriate for successful team-oriented work
Effective communication with co-counsel, opposing counsel and expert witnesses
Efficiency and Organization to manage an active caseload
Commitment to business development; thought leadership on cybersecurity; and presentations on current topics
General Technology Skills, e.g., GenAI; Billing Software; Microsoft Suite; Outlook; Westlaw or Lexis
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Law Practice
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