Junior Associate - Regulatory (Consumer Protection)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Associate in San Francisco, California, to join their regulatory team focusing on consumer protection. The ideal candidate will have experience in data protection legal frameworks, privacy compliance, and regulatory investigations. This partner track position requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a commitment to exemplary client service.

Duties

• Counsel businesses on global and U.S. data protection legal frameworks.
• Assist with compliance issues related to CCPA, GDPR, and other privacy laws.
• Draft and revise privacy notices, terms of service, and data protection policies.
• Negotiate data processing and commercial agreements involving data sharing.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and investigations on privacy compliance.
• Advise on privacy and security-related due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Drive data breach preparation and response efforts.
• Establish AI governance programs and policies.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection.
• Experience defending data privacy and security class actions.
• Ability to engage directly with clients and lead significant projects.
• General tech fluency and impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications

• Member of the California State Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
• Superior oral advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to developing and growing their practice and expertise.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and exciting group.
• Potential for career growth and development.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.