Data Privacy and AI Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Indianapolis, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with data privacy expertise and a demonstrated interest in AI, comfortable with drafting policies and responding to breaches. Based in Indianapolis, with a focus on legal research and client collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-3 years of data privacy experience and a CIPP certification
    — “Candidates: Should ideally have at least one year of data privacy, data protection and/or data security experience Must have a demonstrated interest in the field, including CIPP certification”
  • Professionals who can balance legal drafting with AI regulatory updates
    — “handle artificial intelligence (AI) matters and will keep current with state and federal privacy /AI laws and cybersecurity regulations”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative, supportive legal environment
    — “inclusive, collegial and supportive atmosphere, where members of the firm can thrive, learn, and advance in their careers”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be active in the local state bar or eligible to waive in
    — “Must be active and admitted to the local state bar or eligible to waive in”
  • The firm does not accept resumes from external agencies or recruiters
    — “We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior work with data breach response and incident reporting frameworks
    — “assist with data breach response matters”
  • Demonstrate ability to draft privacy policies and agreements with precision
    — “review and drafting of data retention policies, data privacy and data processing agreements”
  • Showcase active engagement with evolving AI and privacy legislation
    — “keep current with state and federal privacy /AI laws and cybersecurity regulations”
  • Emphasize strong academic record and legal research capabilities
    — “Must have a solid academic record, strong legal research and writing skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Analyzed and mitigated risks related to data collection and use
  • Assisted with data breach response matters
Typical background
1-3 years of relevant data privacy experienceCIPP certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Data PrivacyData ProtectionData SecurityPrivacy CounselingData Retention PoliciesData Privacy AgreementsIncident Response PlansBreach NotificationsAI Matters

Preferred

CIPP CertificationAI ExperienceIncident Response

Stack & domain

Data PrivacyData ProtectionData SecurityPrivacy CounselingData Retention PoliciesData Privacy AgreementsIncident Response PlansBreach NotificationsAI MattersState And Federal Privacy LawsCybersecurity RegulationsLegal ResearchWritingAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsWork EthicInitiativeCIPPAI LawCybersecurity

About the role

Original posting from Barnes & Thornburg LLP via Ashby

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is searching for a Data Privacy and AI Associate. The Associate will ideally have 1-3 years of relevant data privacy experience, and will work with a wide range of clients to analyze and mitigate risks related to the collection, storage, distribution and use of data. The Associate will focus on privacy counseling and guidance, review and drafting of data retention policies, data privacy and data processing agreements, incident response plans, incident reports and breach notifications, and will also assist with data breach response matters. They will also handle artificial intelligence (AI) matters and will keep current with state and federal privacy /AI laws and cybersecurity regulations.

Candidates:

  • Should ideally have at least one year of data privacy, data protection and/or data security experience
  • Must have a demonstrated interest in the field, including CIPP certification
  • Ideally will have some AI experience
  • Ideally will have some experience with incident response and data breach matters
  • Must have a solid academic record, strong legal research and writing skills, and keen attention to detail
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and show initiative
  • Must be active and admitted to the local state bar or eligible to waive in

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices. The firm and the data privacy group have an exceptional reputation for having an inclusive, collegial and supportive atmosphere, where members of the firm can thrive, learn, and advance in their careers.

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Source: Barnes & Thornburg LLP careers (Ashby)

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