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In-house legal job trends

February 11, 2019

In-House legal jobs continue to grow.  One of the biggest trends we’re seeing are for Privacy & Data Security attorneys.  While not a new focus, data security is a high priority for legal departments.  With the new EU’s GDPR, corporations are raising their compliance bar.

in-house attorneyCompliance roles also continue to grow.  These attorneys serve as the primary point person for a company’s ethics and compliance program, ensuring that the company exercises due diligence and sound internal controls to operate with integrity and protect against legal risk.

Momentum is currently working on several IN-HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES for lawyers in Texas.  Here are a few of them:

Compliance Attorney (Houston)

Highly-regarded international company in the energy industry is seeking a talented compliance attorney.   3+ years of compliance-related experience involving one or more of the following: FCPA or other similar corruption laws, anti-bribery statutes, various types of internal and/or government investigations, development of corporate compliance policies/best practices, etc. This company itself offers a fantastic work environment and is a dynamic place to build a career. Attorneys are given considerable responsibility as well as many opportunities to branch out and develop in new and exciting ways.  Contact micah@momentumlegal.com

IP Licensing/ Transactional Attorney (Austin)

A critical member of the Intellectual Property Law team, we are looking for a lawyer with a minimum of 4 years of technology licensing experience.  This new hire should have experience working with various engineering and business organizations in the negotiation, drafting and approval of technology-related transactions, including in particular technology in-licenses and out-licenses, and technology development agreements. Reporting to the Senior Director responsible for technology transactions, this position requires an individual with strong negotiation, contract drafting, legal, analytical, oral communication, and writing skills related to technology licensing, and familiarity with the semiconductor manufacturing industry.  Contact jennifer@momentumlegal.com

 Data Privacy & Compliance Attorney (Austin)

7+ years’ progressive experience in compliance, data privacy, risk management and/or auditing.  And, 2+ years’ managerial and/or leadership experience.  Expert knowledge of federal privacy and data protection laws and general familiarity with state data breach notification laws.  Proficient knowledge of the privacy aspects of the information life cycle, data handling and asset classification, and knowledge of the role of a privacy professional in ensuring that customer data is properly managed.  Contact maryalice@momentumlegal.com

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Jennifer Nelson

About Jennifer Nelson

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As a founding member of Momentum Search Partners, Jennifer has developed longstanding and invaluable relationships with both corporate in-house legal departments and law firms across the state of Texas. She handles complex searches that require deep industry knowledge and focuses on identifying high-caliber attorneys and compliance professionals. A native Texan and third generation Longhorn, Jennifer has two sons who followed her at The University of Texas. Jennifer lives in Austin with her husband a longstanding oil & gas attorney, and values her family, friends and faith. For questions, comments, or suggestions related to our blog, you can contact us via our website or visit Jennifer on LinkedIn.

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