Our client is seeking an associate with at least four years of privacy experience to join an interdisciplinary Privacy and Cyber practice in Washington, D.C. The work combines client counseling and compliance with transactional advice on privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence issues.
The Work
- Counsel clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI laws, helping develop compliance approaches responsive to their products, operations, and business needs.
- Negotiate privacy, security, and AI provisions in commercial agreements, working through contractual issues with clients and counterparties.
- Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI components of corporate transactions, including M&A deals and IPOs, and help manage the related diligence and deal work.
- Provide product counseling on data practices and technology-related issues, translating legal requirements into practical guidance for client teams.
- Support data-driven transactions and broader counseling and compliance strategies for clients across industries and of varying sizes.
- Contribute to cyber incident response matters as part of a practice addressing a range of regulatory, transactional, and compliance challenges.
- Take ownership of multiple matters and deadlines, proactively moving work forward with limited supervision and maintaining close client communication.
What You Bring
- At least four years of privacy experience; the position is intended for associates with approximately 4–8 years of experience.
- Experience advising clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI laws and related compliance matters.
- Experience negotiating privacy, security, or AI provisions in commercial contracts.
- Experience handling privacy, cybersecurity, and AI issues in corporate transactions, including M&A or IPO work.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce clear, practical advice for clients.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Aptitude for technology and an understanding of how online and AI technologies work are strongly preferred.
- CIPP certification is a plus.
Why Consider It
This role offers a broad mix of product counseling, commercial contracting, compliance, and corporate transaction work within an interdisciplinary global practice.
Associates can engage with high-profile, evolving privacy, cybersecurity, and AI issues for clients across industries and company sizes, while taking meaningful ownership of matters and working directly with clients.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm also describes comprehensive benefits and resources designed to support lawyers and their families.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.