Seeking a Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Equity Partner to lead client relationships, manage an intellectual property practice, and contribute to the firm's succession plan.
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.
Gould & Ratner Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
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