Associate, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice group in Washington, D.C. This role involves advising clients on compliance with privacy and cybersecurity laws, managing responses to data breaches, and addressing legal risks related to data protection. The associate will work with clients across various sectors, handling complex matters at the intersection of data, technology, and law.

Duties

• Advise clients on compliance with data protection and privacy laws.
• Draft and review privacy policies, data processing agreements, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Analyze and interpret regulations governing data privacy and cybersecurity.
• Respond to data breaches and coordinate incident response activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for data security.
• Represent clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.
• Monitor developments in data privacy and cybersecurity laws.
• Provide training and guidance on privacy and cybersecurity best practices to junior associates.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement data protection measures.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the District of Columbia bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience interpreting and applying privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and other global privacy frameworks.
• Experience responding to cybersecurity incidents and managing data breach investigations.
• Practical experience with and familiarity with legal AI tools and platforms.
• Strong skills in legal writing, verbal communication, and performing detailed analyses.
• Ability to effectively manage priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the District of Columbia bar.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform detailed analyses.
• Experience with legal AI tools and platforms.
• Effective management of priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Not specified in the source.

This firm loves its Harvard Law graduates and has the pedigree and New England roots to prove it. Most well known for its corporate practice, this firm has established and developed a DC practice that truly expands the areas of expertise among this firm's cities. Known for being more formal than other firms, the associates are very well compensated and receive good work. Partners get mentoring and providing opportunities for client contact. If you can get through the door here, this opportunity, especially for front page mergers and acquisitions and securities work, is unmatched. Known as the best firm in Boston, you'd better have a high GPA, or you're wasting your time.