Counsel/Partner - Privacy & Data Security
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Privacy & Data Security Counsel | Fully Remote | Nationwide Firm
Our Nationwide client — a recognized leader in the legal industry with a forward-thinking approach and award-winning culture — is seeking a seasoned Privacy and Data Security Attorney to join its national practice. This firm has redefined what a modern legal career can look like, offering a dynamic, fully remote model without sacrificing the prestige or caliber of work found at top-tier institutions.
Why This Firm?
This full-service, national firm has built a reputation for legal excellence and an inclusive, collaborative culture. With 160+ attorneys of mostly Big Law alumni who receive accolades from Chambers, Best Lawyers, Bloomberg Law, and The Washington Post, this is an opportunity to do high-level work with sophisticated clients in an environment that values flexibility, autonomy, and innovation. The open compensation model will exceed your expectations.
What You’ll Do:
As a key member of the firm’s growing privacy practice, you’ll:
Advise clients on global privacy laws, including U.S. frameworks, GDPR, and other international standards.
Guide clients through compliance strategies for data protection, breach response, data retention, and more.
Draft and negotiate privacy-forward agreements such as MSAs and data protection addenda.
Develop internal and external privacy tools, training materials, and accountability structures.
Serve as a trusted advisor to both legal and business stakeholders across industries.
Ideal Candidate:
8+ years of deep experience in privacy and data security, with a global lens.
Prior tenure at an AmLaw 200 firm or similar high-caliber boutique environment.
Strong working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and global data protection regimes.
Certifications in privacy (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E) are strongly preferred.
J.D. from a top-tier law school.
Excellent communication, leadership, and client service skills.
Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
Perks of the Role:
100% remote with flexible scheduling.
Opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis.
Join a firm that champions autonomy while providing a collaborative, elite-level legal environment.
Ready to practice at the intersection of elite legal work and modern flexibility? Contact us now to learn more about this unique opportunity.