ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – CYBERSECURITY, PRIVACY & AI (3 Cities)

Software Placement Group, SPG; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Relocation allowance

Parental leave

PTO

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) seeks an Associate Attorney to join its globally recognized Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice. You will advise clients on state, federal, and international privacy laws and support deal diligence in mergers, financings, and other commercial transactions.

The role requires 4–7 years of privacy experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active bar admission. Hybrid work in Boston, Los Angeles, or San Francisco with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 4-7 years of substantive experience in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection matters.
• Hands-on experience advising clients on state, federal, and international privacy laws, including strategic counseling and compliance.
• Experience supporting deal diligence in mergers and acquisitions, financings, and commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on state, federal, and international privacy laws, including strategic counseling and compliance
• Support deal diligence in mergers and acquisitions, financings, and commercial transactions
• Counsel clients on data-driven technologies, including AI/ML, biometrics, and related global regulatory frameworks
• Manage complex, fast-moving matters in a collaborative team environment

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Deal diligence support

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Location: Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA; or San Francisco, CA | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $310,000+, commensurate with experience and class year

Overview

A globally recognized law firm with a top-tier Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice is seeking a highly qualified Associate Attorney to join its collaborative and forward-thinking team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated privacy, data protection, and technology matters at the forefront of an evolving regulatory landscape.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on state, federal, and international privacy laws, including strategic counseling and compliance
• Support deal diligence in mergers and acquisitions, financings, and commercial transactions
• Counsel clients on data-driven technologies, including AI/ML, biometrics, and related global regulatory frameworks
• Manage complex, fast-moving matters in a collaborative team environment

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 4-7 years of substantive experience in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection matters
• Hands-on experience advising clients on state, federal, and international privacy laws, including strategic counseling and compliance
• Experience supporting deal diligence in mergers and acquisitions, financings, and commercial transactions
• Working familiarity with data-driven technologies, including AI/ML, biometrics, and related global regulatory frameworks
• Large law firm experience required
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex, fast-moving matters in a collaborative team environment

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with GDPR / UK GDPR, cross-border data transfers, and international privacy regimes preferred
• Exposure to laws such as HIPAA, ECPA, COPPA, CAN-SPAM, VPPA, FERPA, CCPA/CPRA, and other state consumer privacy and data breach laws is a plus
• Experience with data breach response, incident investigations, and defense of regulatory enforcement actions brought by state attorneys general, the FTC, OCR/HHS, SEC cybersecurity regulators, or EU authorities is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary: $310,000+, commensurate with experience and class year
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Extensive emotional health resource programs and social connectedness programs
• 401(k) and retirement plans
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• Family concierge and commuter benefits
• Relocation allowance
• Professional development resources and additional firm-sponsored programs

Why this role

This position offers the chance to work within a globally recognized Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice on high-impact matters, with competitive compensation of $310,000+ and a comprehensive benefits package.