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 Washington, D.C. The role involves advising global companies on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI compliance programs, covering a wide range of U.S. and international laws and 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 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 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.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a global team.
• Understanding of online technologies, digital advertising, and emerging technologies.

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 Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. 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 sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.