Partner, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Litigation

Partner, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Litigation

The Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice Group of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP seeks an accomplished Partner-level attorney with 12+ years of complex litigation experience. Substantial exposure to class action defense in the areas of privacy, cybersecurity, and data breach litigation not required, but highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-stakes class action matters involving consumer privacy, data security incidents, CCPA/CPRA, BIPA, VPPA, and other emerging privacy laws. Experience advising clients on breach response, regulatory investigations, and privacy risk management is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead counsel in privacy and data breach class action matters, single plaintiff privacy cases, and technology error and omissions cases from strategy through resolution.
• Manage and mentor litigation teams, including associates and support staff.
• Advise corporate clients on privacy litigation trends, risk mitigation, and compliance strategies.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives within the privacy and cybersecurity space.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of litigation experience, with a strong background in class action and privacy/data breach matters.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state privacy statutes.
• Exceptional writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership and client management capabilities.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to practice in California required; additional state admissions a plus.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, balancing multiple high-profile matters simultaneously.
• Remote work arrangements are available; candidates in GA, FL, NC, and TX will be considered.

Only applicants who possess a Juris Doctor and are licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states or jurisdictions will be considered. Candidate materials should be submitted online or submitted directly to Nicholas Golden at ngolden@constangy.com. This position is NOT open for search firm submissions at this time. Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); gender; gender expression or identity; change of sex or transgender status; sexual orientation; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military or veteran status; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity Law
• Data Privacy Litigation
• Class Action Defense
• Privacy Risk Management
• Regulatory Investigations
• CCPA/CPRA Compliance
• BIPA Compliance
• VPPA Compliance
• Breach Response
• Litigation Strategy