Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Equity Partner

Gould & Ratner LLP

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Chicago, Illinois, US on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025
Job description

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Equity Partner to join its Corporate Practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is interested in expanding their business, stepping into meaningful client relationships, taking on a leadership role and being part of the Firm’s overall succession plan.

This role allows a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote/in-office presence.

Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and demeanor to interact and build relationships with the Firm’s current clients, as well as the drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business.
  • Exceptional leadership skills - this attorney must have the ability and desire to step into a managerial position and lead an intellectual property practice with minimal oversight.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills. The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently manage multiple matters at a time and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines.
  • Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements).
  • Portable book of business required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to step into meaningful client relationships and be a key component of the Firm’s succession plan.
  • Emphasis on professional and business development.
  • Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
  • Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.
  • Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).
  • Hybrid in-office/remote role.
About this role

Summary

Lead cybersecurity and data privacy practice, manage clients, develop business, and lead team.

Job title

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Equity Partner

Experience level

senior level

Industry

legal

Location requirements

Chicago, Illinois, with hybrid remote/in-office work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensed in Illinois or eligible to waive inclient relationship managementleadershiporganizational skillstime management

Preferred skills

business developmentlaw practice management

Specializations

data privacycybersecurityclient relationshipsleadershipbusiness development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid City