Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

ABOUT THE ROLE

A sophisticated San Francisco technology and privacy practice is seeking a mid-level associate to advise technology companies growth businesses and other organizations navigating increasingly complex privacy cybersecurity and data-governance issues. The practice combines regulatory counseling with transactional and incident-response work giving associates exposure to the business decisions behind privacy compliance rather than limiting them to narrow research assignments. You will work directly with clients on emerging data issues involving new products artificial intelligence digital platforms and evolving state and federal requirements. Compensation ranges from $225000-$365000 depending on experience.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Advise companies on U.S. privacy cybersecurity data-protection and data-governance requirements
• Counsel clients on California privacy requirements and other evolving state and federal privacy laws
• Review products services data practices and business initiatives to identify privacy and cybersecurity risks
• Draft and negotiate privacy and data-security provisions in commercial agreements technology transactions and vendor relationships
• Develop privacy policies data-governance frameworks compliance programs and practical guidance for business teams
• Support cybersecurity incident response regulatory inquiries internal investigations and other sensitive data-related matters

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar
• 36 years of privacy cybersecurity technology transactions regulatory or closely related experience
• Working knowledge of U.S. privacy and data-protection laws including California privacy requirements
• Strong legal research drafting analytical and client-counseling skills
• Experience advising technology companies or working on AI digital products cybersecurity incidents or technology transactions is a plus
• Ability to translate complicated regulatory requirements into practical advice for legal and business stakeholders

WHAT WE OFFER

A chance to build a broader technology-facing practice at the intersection of law data cybersecurity and emerging technology. The role offers $225000-$365000 in annual compensation hybrid flexibility direct client relationships and substantive responsibility for issues businesses are actively trying to solve. Associates gain exposure across counseling transactions compliance incident response and emerging technologies rather than developing within a single narrow privacy specialty.