Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate with 3-5 years of experience to join their Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation group in San Francisco, CA. This role involves advising global companies on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI compliance programs, navigating U.S. and international laws, and developing AI governance frameworks.

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 counsel on AI innovation.

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.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a global team.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology and emerging technologies.

Education

• JD from a nationally recognized law school.

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.
• Strong academic credentials.

Benefits

• Elective 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.

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.