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About the Role
Wilson Elser's Intellectual Property and Technology Team seeks a Data Privacy and AI Governance Attorney to join a fast-paced and dynamic national team. This role offers the opportunity to take the next step in your career by becoming part of a national law firm with a wide range of resources and opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on data privacy compliance, including CCPA/CPRA, other state privacy laws, consumer health data laws, HIPAA, COPPA, GLBA, and other domestic and international data protection regulations.
- Counsel clients on AI governance frameworks, responsible AI practices, and compliance with emerging AI regulations at the federal and state levels.
- Prepare data processing agreements, privacy policies, AI use policies, and vendor agreements with privacy and data security provisions.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments, AI risk assessments, and data protection impact assessments for clients across various industries.
- Defend clients in privacy litigation matters, including individual lawsuits and class actions involving data breaches, TCPA, BIPA, wiretapping statutes, and other privacy-related claims.
- Develop and deliver training programs for clients on data privacy best practices, AI ethics, and governance frameworks.
- Monitor and analyze developments in data privacy and AI legislation, regulations, and enforcement trends to provide proactive guidance to clients.
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on cross-functional legal matters involving privacy, cybersecurity, and technology issues.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice in at least one state and federal jurisdiction.
- 3-8 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or AI governance legal practice
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. state and federal privacy laws and familiarity with international frameworks (GDPR, cross-border data transfers)
- Experience advising on AI governance, algorithmic accountability, and emerging AI regulations preferred
- Demonstrated track record of thought leadership in data privacy or AI governance preferred
- Excellent analytical, writing, client service, and professional communications skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the initiative to build and grow a practice area, mentor junior attorneys, and contribute to business development efforts
- Strong billable productivity with the ability to manage a substantial caseload efficiently
- Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality, responsive legal services
Skills
- Data privacy compliance
- AI governance
- Data privacy litigation
- CCPA/CPRA
- State privacy laws
- Consumer health data laws
- HIPAA
- COPPA
- GLBA
- International data protection regulations
- Responsible AI practices
- Emerging AI regulations
- Data processing agreements
- Privacy policies
- AI use policies
- Vendor agreements
- Privacy impact assessments
- AI risk assessments
- Data protection impact assessments
- Privacy litigation
- Class actions
- TCPA
- BIPA
- Wiretapping statutes
- Training program development
- AI ethics
- GDPR
- Cross-border data transfers
- Algorithmic accountability
- Analytical skills
- Writing skills
- Client service skills
- Professional communications skills
- Mentoring junior attorneys
- Business development
Location
- East Meadow, New York
- White Plains, New York
- Other Wilson Elser offices
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible
Experience Level
- 3-8 years
Education Level
- JD from an accredited law school
- CIPP/US preferred
- CIPP/E preferred
- CIPM preferred
- CIPT preferred
- Other privacy certifications preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Robust medical coverage
- Robust dental coverage
- Robust vision coverage
- Life coverage
- Disability coverage
- Access to corporate discount programs
- Employee benefits
About the Company
- Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide.
- Recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.
- Ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
- Culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- Committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- Committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.