Texas Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General V (In House Counsel) | Consumer Protection (Data Priv
Texas Attorney General, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Assistant Attorney General V (In House Counsel) | Consumer Protection (Data Privacy)
This attorney position is for the Privacy and Tech Team in the Consumer Protection Division (CPD) of the Texas Attorney General’s office and will be based in Austin.
The position will focus on enforcement of Texas’s privacy laws including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Law (TDPSA), the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act (ITEPA), the Texas Capture or Use Of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), Texas Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE), and enforcement of deceptive trade practices actions against big tech companies in the online space. This position involves advanced legal work and will require working collaboratively with Division attorneys and staff, taking an active role in litigation of enforcement actions, regularly interfacing with division management and regulators, and drafting legislation or providing information for legislative consideration. The OAG seeks qualified, self‑motivated candidates able to work in a highly collaborative work environment.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Researches and analyzes complex factual and legal matters related to specific cases or issues.
Monitors privacy, cyber and technology developments at the state and federal level.
Provides legal advice, analysis, counsel and assistance to clients and management, and prepares related memorandum of findings, legal opinions, or recommendations as appropriate.
Works collaboratively with team members to develop and implement effective litigation and enforcement strategies.
Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Evaluates proposed and enacted federal and state statutes, rules, and court decisions to advance Texas’s interests in enforcement of data privacy and consumer protection laws.
Participates in rulemaking, including drafting proposed comments.
Assists in responding to Texas Public Information Act requests.
Assists in responding to legislative inquiries including drafting legislation and amendments for legislative consideration and serving as a resource witness in matters related to consumer protection and data privacy.
Provides training to less experienced staff.
Maintains knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to data privacy.
Maintains a significant docket of data privacy investigations and litigation cases.
Participates in community outreach activities in coordination with agency staff on issues related to data privacy; interfaces with other data privacy‑oriented agencies and organizations; and engages with community leaders and law enforcement on data privacy matters.
Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings.
Performs related work as assigned.
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed‑upon work schedule.
Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.).
Four years of full‑time experience in data privacy, privacy compliance, consumer protection, or commercial litigation.
Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas and in good standing.
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; investigations; mediation and negotiations; development and implementation of litigation strategies; and solving complex problems.
Skill in the use of technology, including data analysis and case‑management platforms and electronic discovery tools.
Ability to draft complaints, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs.
Ability to perform legal research, interpret and apply facts to laws, and summarize findings.
Ability to review the work of attorneys and staff and to train attorneys and staff.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively, provide excellent customer service, and work in person at the OAG location.
Ability to travel up to 15% and lift 30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight years of full‑time experience in data privacy, consumer protection, privacy compliance, commercial litigation, investigations, or litigation leadership.
Knowledge of Texas and federal data privacy statutes, HIPAA, HITECH, GLBA, COPPA, FTC privacy enforcement, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and relevant consumer protection statutes.
Skill in complex litigation, jury trial experience, substantial motion practice, and deposition experience.
Out‑of‑the‑box ability to work collaboratively within a larger organization.
Certifications such as CIPP‑US, CIPM, CIPT or CDPP.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Law Practice
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The position will focus on enforcement of Texas’s privacy laws including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Law (TDPSA), the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act (ITEPA), the Texas Capture or Use Of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), Texas Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE), and enforcement of deceptive trade practices actions against big tech companies in the online space. This position involves advanced legal work and will require working collaboratively with Division attorneys and staff, taking an active role in litigation of enforcement actions, regularly interfacing with division management and regulators, and drafting legislation or providing information for legislative consideration. The OAG seeks qualified, self‑motivated candidates able to work in a highly collaborative work environment.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Researches and analyzes complex factual and legal matters related to specific cases or issues.
Monitors privacy, cyber and technology developments at the state and federal level.
Provides legal advice, analysis, counsel and assistance to clients and management, and prepares related memorandum of findings, legal opinions, or recommendations as appropriate.
Works collaboratively with team members to develop and implement effective litigation and enforcement strategies.
Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Evaluates proposed and enacted federal and state statutes, rules, and court decisions to advance Texas’s interests in enforcement of data privacy and consumer protection laws.
Participates in rulemaking, including drafting proposed comments.
Assists in responding to Texas Public Information Act requests.
Assists in responding to legislative inquiries including drafting legislation and amendments for legislative consideration and serving as a resource witness in matters related to consumer protection and data privacy.
Provides training to less experienced staff.
Maintains knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to data privacy.
Maintains a significant docket of data privacy investigations and litigation cases.
Participates in community outreach activities in coordination with agency staff on issues related to data privacy; interfaces with other data privacy‑oriented agencies and organizations; and engages with community leaders and law enforcement on data privacy matters.
Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings.
Performs related work as assigned.
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed‑upon work schedule.
Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.).
Four years of full‑time experience in data privacy, privacy compliance, consumer protection, or commercial litigation.
Licensed as an attorney by the State Bar of Texas and in good standing.
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; investigations; mediation and negotiations; development and implementation of litigation strategies; and solving complex problems.
Skill in the use of technology, including data analysis and case‑management platforms and electronic discovery tools.
Ability to draft complaints, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs.
Ability to perform legal research, interpret and apply facts to laws, and summarize findings.
Ability to review the work of attorneys and staff and to train attorneys and staff.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively, provide excellent customer service, and work in person at the OAG location.
Ability to travel up to 15% and lift 30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight years of full‑time experience in data privacy, consumer protection, privacy compliance, commercial litigation, investigations, or litigation leadership.
Knowledge of Texas and federal data privacy statutes, HIPAA, HITECH, GLBA, COPPA, FTC privacy enforcement, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and relevant consumer protection statutes.
Skill in complex litigation, jury trial experience, substantial motion practice, and deposition experience.
Out‑of‑the‑box ability to work collaboratively within a larger organization.
Certifications such as CIPP‑US, CIPM, CIPT or CDPP.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Law Practice
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