Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

San Francisco office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a data privacy and cybersecurity associate attorney with 3+ years of experience specializing in providing legal advice on data protection matters. The candidate will work on a wide range of data protection issues such as cross-border transfers, product counseling, cookies and adtech, regulatory investigations, ransomware attacks, corporate transactions, and compliance with evolving data protection laws. Experience assisting companies with compliance issues in relation to the CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, the FTC Act and other global privacy laws and regulations (with additional consideration for sector-specific experience in financial services, education, telecom, biometrics, or digital advertising); knowledge of HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA, COPPA, TCPA, CAN-SPAM is beneficial. Must have experience drafting and revising privacy notices, terms of service, incident response plans, information security policies and other data protection policies. Must have experience drafting and negotiating professional services agreements, vendor/service provider agreements, data processing agreements, cross-border transfer agreements, and other types of commercial agreements involving data sharing. Must have experience in working on corporate transactions in relation to privacy and security-related due diligence and advising. Must have experience in driving data breach preparation, risk mitigation, coordination and responses. Must have an admission to practice law in California with excellent academic credentials. IAPP CIPP certification (U.S. and EU) is strongly preferred. Must be self-motivated, have a deep familiarity with major global and U.S. data protection legal frameworks, technical mastery of the workings of the Internet, superior writing and communication skills, comfort with ambiguity, outstanding interpersonal skills, and a proven record of providing exemplary client service. This is a partner (shareholder) track position.

As one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 40 offices, it was founded in 1967. This full-service firm provides legal representation in banking and finance, blockchain, corporate, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, environmental, food, gaming, health care, real estate, tax, hospitality, and others. This innovative law firm creates creative and efficient strategies that enable to improve predictability, provide better insights, and deliver more value. The firm is committed to diversity and appreciates all backgrounds. Having a collaborative environment, the attorneys and staff have achieved significant results in the legal community. The firm provides new associates with high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills. Offering unique professional opportunities, the firm empowers attorneys at all levels to shape their paths to success. The firm has developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community and strives to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a wide range of causes. The firm has numerous recognition awards and awards for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation.