Associate Attorney needed for Washington, DC office

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney focusing on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology company matters. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in regulatory, technology, and compliance counseling, government investigations, and related litigation, with a preference for experience in Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology-related issues.
• Handle various regulatory matters, including compliance counseling and government investigations.
• Participate in related litigation matters, bringing substantive legal expertise to the team.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and provide strategic advice to clients.

Requirements:

• 3-8 years of legal experience, focusing on privacy, cybersecurity, and/or technology company matters.
• 3-7 years of substantive experience at a leading law firm.
• Strong academic credentials, including a law degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of practice.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, and technology laws and regulations.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload and work collaboratively within a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health care coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.