Associate Attorney needed for San Francisco office

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney focusing on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology company law. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of relevant experience, including a strong background in regulatory matters, technology, and compliance counseling, as well as government investigations and related litigation matters. Familiarity with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory issues is highly desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology company matters.
• Handle a broad range of regulatory, technology, and compliance counseling issues.
• Manage government investigations and related litigation matters.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Requirements:

• 3-8 years of legal experience, focusing on privacy, cybersecurity, and/or technology company law.
• Substantive experience at a leading law firm for at least 3-7 years.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Familiarity with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

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

• Health care coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time 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.