Data Strategy, Security, and Privacy Advisory Associate Attorney

Philadelphia office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks data strategy, security, and privacy advisory associate attorney with 2-4 years of legal experience in cybersecurity and data privacy counseling, compliance, and transactional matters. The candidate will be advising clients on compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy laws. Will be preparing public-facing consumer disclosures and internal company policies and procedures. Drafting, revising, and negotiating data and technology contracts with service providers and commercial customers. Advising M&A deal teams and other firm colleagues on cybersecurity and data privacy matters; and addressing client needs in related fields including digital marketing, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence. Admission to the Bar in the state of practice is essential. At least foundational knowledge in federal, state, and foreign cybersecurity and data privacy laws, such as CCPA and similar state laws, HIPAA, GLBA, and the EU GDPR essential. Experience providing legal advice on cybersecurity and data privacy issues, which can come in the form of advisory and compliance experience and/or transactional work needed. Technology experience or skills helpful (e.g., technical degree or experience, software development, employment at/advising tech companies as an attorney or prior to law school). CIPP/US certification preferred.

The candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft materials in business-friendly language. Must be self-motivated and have strong interpersonal skills, ability to execute and collaborate within a cross-office hybrid working environment, innovative thinking, project management skills, and the desire to be part of a high-growth, diverse team. Must have the commitment to continue developing proficiency in cybersecurity and data privacy laws and skills.

This global law firm provides comprehensive legal services in over 200 areas of law. Its major practice areas include corporate transactions, finance, and tax, litigation and dispute resolution, private wealth services, energy and environment, labor and employment benefits, regulatory and government affairs, and intellectual property. The firm has a team of over 1400 attorneys. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the firm has 27 offices across the United States and abroad.