Assistant Attorney General – Privacy and Cybersecurity

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit of the Consumer Protection Section is seeking an experienced attorney to join a hardworking and creative team of professionals protecting consumer rights in Colorado. Colorado is a leader in protecting consumers as technology evolves, recently enacting the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) and Online Dating Safety Act as well as passing the Anti-Discrimination in AI Act. This position will help implement and enforce these  and other laws related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer technology, including through rulemaking and public education. The ideal candidate will have enforcement experience and a strong background or interest in privacy and cybersecurity. This position is a great opportunity to help expand the Technology and Privacy Protection Unit’s cybersecurity and privacy practice, and the successful candidate will help lead the Attorney General’s advocacy for the privacy rights of Coloradans.

Application will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit is dedicated to protecting Colorado consumers in the face of evolving technological changes and harms. In particular, the Unit enforces laws, drafts regulations, and supports department wide policy positions related to Colorado’s cybersecurity, consumer data privacy, and AI laws, as well as the application of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act to new technologies. The Unit also acts as a subject matter expert to support other sections and units when evolving technology or consumer data impacts broader matters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced attorney with an enforcement background and a strong interest or background in privacy and cybersecurity to help build the Unit’s cybersecurity and privacy practice.  The primary role for this attorney will be to help enforce Colorado Cybersecurity Breach laws and the Colorado Privacy Act. Those efforts will be accomplished through investigation, litigation, rulemaking, and public education.  This position will also participate in national efforts focused on cyber security, data protection, and privacy issues.

This attorney will have the opportunity to handle a caseload and independently conduct investigations and enforcement actions, while supervising paralegals and staff. Although the Technology and Privacy Protection Unit seeks self-driven and motivated applicants, the individual who will succeed in the position must be a team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results for Colorado consumers.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Consumer Protection Section. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualified applicants must be admitted to the Colorado Bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado Bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following skills and attributes:

• At least 5 years of experience in consumer protection or similar investigations and litigation;
• Background or demonstrated interest in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and consumer protection law;
• Experience or understanding of handling data breach incidents and subsequent investigations;
• Interest in how technology and networks work, and capable of learning new technologies, as well as deploying technical tools to advance investigations.
• Strong complex litigation experience in both federal and state court and the ability to effectively handle all aspects of litigation;
• Rulemaking experience;
• Experience in leading investigations;
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work on complex issues;
• Strong research and writing skills and a keen attention to detail;
• Ability to creatively solve problems through developing practical and imaginative solutions;
• Experience in negotiating settlements and working with opposing counsel;
• Ability to resiliently handle stress and demonstrate flexibility with changing circumstances;
• Be an effective and responsive communicator;
• Capable of independently managing a full workload;
• Goal-oriented and a self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively;
• Shows a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
• Passionate and enthusiastic about having a career in consumer protection law and working on behalf of Colorado consumers.

The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit functions on a hybrid work model. New employees are generally expected to work in-office 2-3 days a week. The unit will typically  designate one day per week as an in-office day for the entire team.  Unit attorneys are expected to attend in-person meetings with client stakeholders.
• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado Bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.
• Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.