Data Privacy Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Data Privacy Associate to support its data privacy and security practice, with a preference for candidates based in Charlotte or Charleston, South Carolina. This role focuses on advising clients on privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data governance matters in a transactional and regulatory setting.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate data privacy and security provisions in commercial agreements.
• Work on vendor, SaaS, licensing, and other technology-related contracts.
• Advise on privacy compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Support development of privacy programs and product-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on transactional privacy matters.
• Monitor developments in data privacy laws and regulations.
• Assist with data breach response matters as needed.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Interest or experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or technology transactions.
• Experience with commercial contracts and privacy compliance issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to participate in business development activities.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Washington, DC.
• CIPP certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities.

Benefits

This firm is one of South Carolina's oldest and most respected firms. They have represented local governments and companies in finance, corporate, real estate, regulatory, and litigation matters. They also represent clients in education, energy, financial services, health care, manufacturing, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, immigration, information technology, intellectual property, banking and capital markets, antitrust and business torts, international business, bankruptcy, reorganization, creditors' rights, beverage industry, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, business investment and incentives, private equity, business law, professional negligence defense, commercial contracts, professional negligence defense, public company and growth compliance, commercial foreclosure and receivership, public finance, construction, public transit, employee benefits, executive compensation, labor and employment, renewable energy, energy and utilities, securities, corporate governance, environmental, tax, government and public policy, telecommunications, government investigations, white-collar defense, and transportation matters.