Privacy and Client Review Counsel

Snell & Wilmer is one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Western United States is currently seeking a Privacy and Client Review Counsel to work in the Office of General Counsel in the Phoenix office; this role is hybrid.  You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive reviews of outside counsel guidelines or agreements, and assisting with compliance with privacy laws and regulations.

If you have a strong knowledge of outside counsel guidelines or contracts, experience or an interest in privacy law, are able to build strong relationships, act proactively, analyze complex documents, and have a strong attention to detail, then we look forward to speaking with you!

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review, analyze, and provide comments on Outside Counsel Guidelines, requests for proposal, client generated engagement letters, and expert engagement letters


• Facilitate, track, and help implement Outside Counsel Guidelines


• Work with and provide support to others in the Office of General Counsel, including Conflicts Counsel, Senior Client Review Counsel, and General Counsel


• Keep current on the status of proposed and enacted state, federal and international privacy law


• Work closely with and support the firm’s Privacy Officer on such matters as:




• Operational, strategic, or compliance risk to the Firm


• Compliance with applicable state, federal and international information privacy and data breach notification law (specifically CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GDPR, and UK GDPR), and the secure information processing requirements of our clients and the Firm


• Processes as needed to comply with Firm and client mandated Information Privacy and Protection requirements


• Database creation and management


• Business associate agreements


• Public inquiries on the Firm’s privacy policy and to public data portability requests per applicable law


• Identifying training modules on secure information handling and on privacy law for Firm personnel


• Responding to client audits

Experience and Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctorate degree and in good standing with the local bar or applicable state supreme court


• At least three years of experience as a practicing attorney, with contract review/drafting, issue spotting, professional liability, or loss prevention skills an advantage.  Strong knowledge of ethical requirements a plus. 


• 1 to 3 years’ experience as a practicing privacy attorney would be helpful, but not required


• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 


• Experience and knowledge of privacy laws, compliance, and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPPA, and other relevant frameworks


• Relevant privacy certifications (e.g., CIP, CIPC, CIPE, CIPM) are desired, but not required


• Ability to work effectively under pressure, to manage sensitive and confidential information, and to meet deadlines


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high degree of interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate.   Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued, Belong.

Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.