Midlevel/Senior Associate - Regulatory (Consumer Protection)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Midlevel/Senior Associate specializing in Regulatory (Consumer Protection) in San Francisco, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data protection legal frameworks, privacy compliance, and regulatory investigations, with a strong academic background and excellent communication skills.

Duties

• Counsel businesses on global and U.S. data protection legal frameworks.
• Draft and revise privacy notices, terms of service, and data protection policies.
• Negotiate professional services and data processing agreements.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and investigations.
• Advise on privacy and security-related due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Drive data breach preparation and response efforts.
• Establish AI governance programs and policies.

Requirements

• 5-6 years of experience in regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection.
• Experience defending data privacy and security class actions.
• Proficiency in compliance with CCPA, GDPR, and other privacy laws.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA, COPPA, TCPA, CAN-SPAM.
• Member of the California State Bar in good standing.

Education

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications

• California State Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to career and practice development.

Benefits

• Consideration for applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.