Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate with 3-5 years of experience to join their Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation group in New York, NY. The role involves advising global companies on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI compliance programs, covering a wide range of U.S. and international laws.

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 preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Admission to the state bar of the office location.

Education

• JD is required.

Certifications

• CIPP/US, CIPT, CIPM, AIGP, or other IAPP certifications are a plus.

Skills

• Proactive communication and project management skills.
• Superior verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative global team.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology and understanding of online technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 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.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.