DATA, PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

INCIDENT RESPONSE FOCUS

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A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its highly-regarded Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Practice Group. This is a unique opportunity to advise high-profile clients on complex cybersecurity incidents, regulatory frameworks, and strategic legal risk in a constantly evolving digital environment.

Candidate Profile

JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
2–4 years of substantive experience with a focus on cybersecurity incident response, investigations, or regulatory counseling.
Experience advising on state, federal, and international privacy and cybersecurity laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, GLBA) and familiarity with evolving incident response protocols.
Demonstrated ability to manage breach response matters, advise clients on legal risk mitigation, and contribute to cross-disciplinary matters such as M&A and technology transactions.
Prior experience at a government agency handling cybersecurity or privacy issues is valued.
A proactive and collaborative approach to client service and team engagement.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical, drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Advise technology and cybersecurity companies on compliance obligations, best practices, and commercial transactions involving sensitive data.
Provide counseling on legal and operational risk related to data security, threat intelligence, and vulnerability disclosures.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage regulatory exposure and crisis response.
Counsel clients on high-stakes incident response matters, including data breach investigations, regulatory inquiries, and internal response strategies.
Support corporate and M&A transactions by assessing cybersecurity risk and conducting due diligence on security infrastructure and compliance.
Stay at the forefront of developments in data privacy, cybersecurity policy, and enforcement trends across jurisdictions.

Why Join Us?

This is a standout opportunity to join a market-leading cybersecurity and privacy group handling some of the most significant and high-profile security incidents in the industry. You will work with world-class companies navigating cutting-edge legal issues and contribute meaningfully to shaping the future of cybersecurity regulation. The firm’s supportive culture fosters collaboration, mentorship, and long-term professional development. Attorneys on this team are empowered to take ownership of their work, develop deep expertise, and build enduring client relationships—making it an ideal environment for driven associates seeking impactful and high-profile work.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $235,000 – $310,000, commensurate with experience and class year.
Discretionary merit bonus eligibility.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; and commuter benefits.
Additional Perks: Include family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample highlighting relevant privacy, data, and cybersecurity experience.

Locations

CA (Palo Alto, San Francisco, Century City, Los Angeles, San Diego)

DC (Washington)

MA (Boston)

NY (New York)

TX (Austin)

WA (Seattle)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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