Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Privacy Unit
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Privacy Unit State
Role Title: Assistant Attorney General Hiring Range: Commensurate
with Experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law
Location: Office of the Attorney General Agency Website:
https://www.oag.state.va.us/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties This individual will analyze, investigate, and prosecute
suspected violations of the new Consumer Data Protection Act, the
Virginia Consumer Protection Act, and other state and federal
consumer privacy statutes. In addition, the individual will have
secondary responsibility for analyzing, investigating, and
prosecuting violations of other state and federal consumer
protection laws as needed. Must have excellent writing skills and
be prepared to appear in the appropriate state or federal court in
actions filed against alleged violators. Will also work with
counterparts in other states and federal agencies, assist in
drafting official opinions, and review proposed legislation.
Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage
complex enforcement cases; well-developed oral and written
communication skills; and the ability to interact effectively with
state/federal government officials, a diverse workforce, and the
general public. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years
of litigation experience in state and federal courts, concentrating
on consumer privacy or consumer protection matters. Must be
admitted to the Virginia State Bar. Additional Considerations
International Association of Privacy Professionals’ Certified
Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
certification is desired and can be obtained after employment.
Special Instructions Application materials should include a
discussion of all relevant experience, résumé, a writing sample,
and law school transcript. Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website
(https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application.
Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be
reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or
emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to
the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information Name: OAG Recruitment Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us In support of the Commonwealth’s
commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with
disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring
Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will
need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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