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

True North Consultants, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Emotional health resources

Social connectedness programs

401(k) and retirement plans

Generous PTO and parental leave

Relocation allowance

Professional development resources

Job summary

Unknown Firm in Boston/LA/San Francisco seeks an Associate Attorney to support a premier Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice. This role demands a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, and 4–7 years of cybersecurity and data privacy experience.

Hybrid work with a global practice, advising on GDPR, cross-border transfers, and data breach responses. The candidate will collaborate across a multinational team on complex matters, including M&A diligence and regulatory investigations,

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with excellent academics.
• Active bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 4–7 years of substantive experience in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on state, federal, and international privacy laws.
• Provide strategic counseling and compliance guidance on data protection.
• Support deal diligence in mergers & acquisitions, financings, and commercial transactions.
• Work with data-driven technologies including AI/ML and biometrics.
• Familiarity with GDPR/UK GDPR and cross-border transfer regimes.
• Experience handling data breach response and regulatory actions.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Data protection experience

Regulatory compliance

M&A deal diligence

AI/ML regulatory knowledge

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - CYBERSECURITY, PRIVACY & AI

Cybersecurity, Privacy & Artificial Intelligence Practice Group

Our client, a global AmLaw 50 law firm, with a globally recognized Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice is seeking a highly qualified Associate Attorney to join its collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Location: Boston, MA\ Los Angeles, CA\San Francisco, CA

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Candidate Profile

• JD from atop-tier law school with anexcellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission inrelevant 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.
• 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.
• Large law firm experience required.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex, fast-moving matters in a collaborative team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $310,000+, commensurate with experience and class year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored programs
  

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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