Privacy Associate

Job Overview:
A leading California-based law firm is seeking a Privacy & Data Protection Associate Attorney with 2–3 years of experience. This role is ideal for attorneys with a passion for privacy law and a desire to work closely with a team of experienced intellectual property and privacy professionals. The successful candidate will support clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies on regulatory compliance, privacy program development, data breach response, and more. The position offers strong career advancement potential, including partnership opportunities, and flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.

Location:

• Irvine, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on U.S. and international privacy compliance, including CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and GLBA

• Draft and negotiate privacy-related agreements, including data processing addenda (DPAs)

• Assist in the implementation and management of corporate privacy programs

• Respond to and manage data security incidents, including breach notification and legal compliance

• Draft internal policies, privacy notices, and incident response plans

• Support regulatory investigations and enforcement actions related to data protection and privacy

• Provide strategic guidance on advertising, mobile privacy, and internet-based privacy issues

• Collaborate with legal teams across multiple disciplines to support business objectives

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2–3 years of direct privacy/data protection experience

• Familiarity with privacy compliance across multiple jurisdictions and industries

• Strong transactional experience involving privacy contract terms and agreements

• Ability to manage multiple client matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic performance preferred

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (California preferred)

• At least one IAPP certification preferred:

  • CIPP/US

  • CIPP/E

  • CIPM

  • CIPT

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and EU privacy laws, including CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and related regulations

• Experience drafting and negotiating privacy-related documents such as DPAs and vendor agreements

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

• Ability to translate legal complexities into practical business advice

• Proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented, with sound judgment on escalation and guidance

• Capable of working with cross-functional teams, including legal, compliance, and IT

Benefits:

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Collaborative work environment with mentorship and partnership opportunities

• Access to a state-of-the-art office located near Southern California’s premier lifestyle destinations

• Additional firm-provided benefits available upon request

This full-service firm is one of Orange County's premier firms, offering its broad range of clients an equally broad range of services.