Data Privacy Attorney

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC is currently seeking an Associate Attorney for its Philadelphia or Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience preferably with data privacy, data security and/or HIPAA privacy matters. Incident response experience and knowledge of privacy laws is essential. Excellent academic credentials and previous judicial clerk and/or law firm experience are strongly preferred. The attorney hired for this position will work directly with partners and other associates on a variety of data privacy matters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with data breach notification obligations and actions including to lead or assist (as required) with data incident management, including breach notifications as may be required.
• Assist in the review and coordination of potential privacy or data security incidents, including investigations, notifications, and other resolution efforts.
• Assist with cybersecurity and data breach incident response, including preparation of required notifications pursuant to breach notification law.
• Assist with research and providing counsel to clients concerning compliance with and obligations under US state, federal and international privacy regulations

 Qualifications:

• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to distill research into meaningful and persuasive written work product
• 2 to 4 years’ experience required

Benefits:

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position.  Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC.  An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.