Junior Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Locations: Silicon Valley, CA | New York, NY

Time Type: Full Time

Job Description Summary

A prominent law firm is seeking to expand its Chambers-ranked Privacy & Security practice by adding a Junior Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience in privacy and cybersecurity law. This position involves business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and other technology transactions, as well as general commercial contracting. The opportunity is available in the firm's Silicon Valley (CA) and New York offices.

About the Firm

This firm is dedicated to serving technology and life sciences companies, from innovators to market leaders, in industries such as artificial intelligence, social media, gaming, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, cryptocurrency, and digital healthcare. The firm assists companies of all sizes in planning for growth and managing the risks associated with the collection, use, and disclosure of consumer, health, financial, employee, and other sensitive information. It offers comprehensive cybersecurity legal services, including governance, preparedness, compliance, data breach response, and defense of regulatory investigations and multidistrict class-action litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for M&A and financings.
• Draft privacy and security policies.
• Negotiate privacy-related contracts and data processing agreements.
• Provide product counseling and conduct privacy compliance assessments.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A solid understanding of federal privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, GLBA, FCRA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, and the FTC Act), state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), international privacy laws and regimes (e.g., GDPR), and technology and data flows.
• Experience in privacy and cybersecurity related to business transactions.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong professional references.

Experience with adtech and AI is desirable but not essential. Exceptional candidates looking to transition to privacy and cybersecurity with experience in either M&A or technology transactions will be considered.

Bar Membership: California or New York bar membership (as appropriate) or eligibility to take the next available exam is required.

Applicants should complete the online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Agency Recruiters: Please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $235,000 - $310,000

Actual base salary offered may depend upon various factors, including the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, education level, certifications, professional licenses, and, if applicable, the applicant's location.

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellbeing Programs

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and the discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.