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Bring Emerging-Technology Judgment to High-Stakes Deals

Palo Alto, California Full time 1-3 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a junior associate in Palo Alto to help corporate and transactional teams resolve data-related issues that shape major deals. You will work on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity questions for companies in fast-moving technology sectors, translating evolving requirements into clear contractual provisions and practical advice.

The Work

  • Advise on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other commercial and strategic transactions.
  • Work alongside corporate and transactional teams to identify how data-related issues affect a live deal and help address them in transaction documents.
  • Shape data provisions and related contractual protections, including issues concerning data movement, control, and potential problems.
  • Translate fast-moving regulatory developments into clear guidance for clients and deal teams.
  • Support transactions involving companies building in artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech.
  • Collaborate with clients and colleagues to assess emerging risks and their practical implications for a transaction.

What You Bring

  • One to three years of legal experience, with meaningful exposure to transactional work.
  • Experience in M&A, capital markets, or technology transactions.
  • Ability to assess privacy issues in the context of an active transaction and exercise sound judgment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, practical guidance.
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Regulatory policy or enforcement experience is an advantage.
  • CIPP certification is a plus.

Why Consider It

This role places privacy and cybersecurity work directly within the deal process, alongside corporate and transactional teams.

You can build experience across M&A, public offerings, and commercial matters for businesses in AI and machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated salary range is $225,000–$260,000 based on year classification, and discretionary merit bonuses may be awarded.

Benefits include healthcare coverage, paid parental leave, family-building resources, wellness support, retirement benefits, and firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

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.