Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyer (Specialized Practice)

About the Firm & The Opportunity

We are a highly specialized boutique law firm operating at the crucial intersection of law, technology, and finance, focusing on Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Complex Regulatory Compliance.

This is a senior role for an ambitious lawyer seeking to be a leader in a practice area that is defining the future of law. You will advise corporate and financial clients on the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), data breach preparedness, response, and complex cross-border data transfer issues.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• Educational Background: LL.B. (required). An LL.M. in Technology Law, Intellectual Property, or equivalent, is highly advantageous.
• Bar Admission: Must be a practicing advocate admitted to the Bar Council of India.
• Total Legal Experience (PQE): A minimum of 4 to 10 years of post-qualification experience, with a significant majority focused on data privacy, cybersecurity law, or technology transactions.
• Core Legal Expertise: Deep, actionable knowledge of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), Information Technology Act, 2000, and associated rules, including sectoral privacy laws (e.g., RBI guidelines).
• Incident Response: Proven experience in managing and advising clients during data breach incidents, including forensic investigation oversight, regulatory reporting, and litigation risk mitigation.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Certifications (Strong Preference): Possessing or actively pursuing relevant, internationally recognized certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPT, or CISSP.
• International Frameworks: Functional knowledge of global privacy laws like the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and international data transfer mechanisms.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to understand and communicate technical cybersecurity and data management concepts (e.g., encryption, cloud security, data lifecycle) to both legal and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advisory Acumen: Experience developing and implementing comprehensive, operational compliance frameworks (Privacy-by-Design, Records of Processing Activities).

Key Responsibilities

• Advisory & Compliance: Provide high-level strategic counsel to clients on DPDPA compliance, cross-border data transfers, and data governance frameworks.
• Incident Response Leadership: Lead the legal response team during security incidents and data breaches, coordinating forensic efforts, communication, and regulatory notifications.
• Contract Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate technology contracts, data processing agreements, data sharing agreements, and security addenda.
• Regulatory Liaison: Engage with regulatory bodies (e.g., Data Protection Board, CERT-In) on behalf of clients regarding compliance matters and inquiries.
• Litigation Support: Work closely with the litigation team on matters involving technology disputes, data misuse, and cybercrime defense.

What We Offer (Executive Benefits)

• Above-Market Salary: A highly competitive, negotiable salary package designed to reward top-tier expertise in this high-demand, niche field.
• Cutting-Edge Tools: Direct access to a budget for purchasing the latest cybersecurity and privacy software, specialized legal databases, and technical analysis tools.
• Thought Leadership Platform: Opportunities and funding to speak at leading national and international conferences and to publish influential articles/white papers on emerging legal topics.
• Firm-Sponsored Certifications: Full financial support and study time for achieving critical industry certifications (CIPP/E, CIPT, etc.).

Application Details

How to Apply: Submit your CV, a detailed cover letter highlighting your experience with the DPDPA and data breach response, and one unedited legal writing sample on a privacy/cybersecurity topic to the careers portal.