Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation group in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of regulatory compliance, transactional support, product counseling, and incident response, advising global companies on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI compliance programs.

Duties

• Advise on compliance with major privacy and data protection frameworks.
• Negotiate privacy, security, and data-related terms in commercial contracts.
• Handle privacy and security components of corporate transactions.
• Engage directly with clients and lead significant projects.
• Develop AI governance frameworks and policies.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data protection.
• Experience with CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA, BIPA, CAN-SPAM, TCPA.
• Familiarity with AI regulatory developments and governance frameworks preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and writing skills.
• Proactive communication and project management skills.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a global team.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology and emerging technologies.

Education

• JD is required.

Certifications

• CIPP/US, CIPT, CIPM, AIGP, or other IAPP certifications are a plus.
• Admission to the state bar of the office location.

Skills

• Superior verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to engage directly with clients and lead significant projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.