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 Boston. 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 attorneys.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement data protection measures.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts state 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 Massachusetts state bar.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity policy.

Corporate work is the driving force in this large firm although in recent years, IP has played an increasingly important role. Its Boston offices are spacious, modern, and beautifulone of the most satisfying and prestigious firms in which to work. We know of few firms that compete with this firm in terms of the quality and consistency of the work product. Although the hours can be substantial, the compensation is top of the line here, and associates are generally quite happy to be practicing at the top of their profession.