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

Client Growth Resources, Inc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation allowance

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

The Associate Attorney will join a global AmLaw 50 Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice, advising leading clients on data privacy, cybersecurity incidents, and AI governance. This role blends rigorous advisory work with complex matters in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Hybrid schedule in Boston, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, with mentorship and professional development opportunities. Requires 4–7 years of relevant experience and a top-tier JD with active bar admission.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 4–7 years of substantive experience in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection.
• Experience with GDPR / UK GDPR and cross-border data transfers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related legal and regulatory issues, including governance, compliance, and product development.
• Support M&A, financing, and commercial transactions through privacy and cybersecurity diligence and risk assessment.
• Handle all aspects of data breach response, including investigations, regulatory notifications, and coordination with forensic and crisis-response teams.
• Defend clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions and related litigation, including class actions.
• Provide counseling on U.S. and global privacy laws, cybersecurity regulations, and emerging AI legal frameworks.
• Collaborate with colleagues across litigation, corporate, regulatory, and international teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Privacy law

Cybersecurity

AI governance

Regulatory compliance

Deal diligence

Education

JD from top law school

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - CYBERSECURITY, PRIVACY & AI

Cybersecurity, Privacy & Artificial Intelligence Practice Group

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

HYBRID

Our client, a globalAmLaw 50 lawfirm, with a globally recognized Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice, is seeking a highly qualified Associate Attorneyto join its collaborative and forward-thinking team.

This elite practice is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated in the market, advising leading companies on their most sensitive, high-stakes, and cutting-edge matters involving data privacy, cybersecurity incidents, and artificial intelligence governance.

The team is known for its pioneering work in the field, including handling landmark privacy litigation, complex regulatory investigations, large-scale data breach responses, and AI-related governance and litigation matters. Attorneys in this group work at the forefront of rapidly evolving legal and regulatory frameworks, partnering closely with clients across industries to address issues of strategic importance throughout the full lifecycle of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI risk.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• JD at a top-tier law school (Top 30, Top 50% of class at minimum).
• Grades: Most groups prefer no Cs, especially for 1L courses. GPA guidelines vary by school ranking (e.g., 3.0-3.2 for T14, 3.5-3.7 for lower-ranked schools).
• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction is required.
• Law firm experience: Must have AmLaw or well-respected boutique/Fortune 500 company experience. especially for tax roles (not open to in-house only). Clerkship experience is accepted if accompanied by previous law firm experience.
• Experience Gaps: Any gaps in a candidate's resume or frequent moves will require detailed explanation.
• Active Bar Admissionin relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 4-7 yearsof 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

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related legal and regulatory issues, including governance, compliance, and product development
• Support M&A, financing, and commercial transactions through privacy and cybersecurity diligence and risk assessment
• Handle all aspects of data breach response, including investigations, regulatory notifications, and coordination with forensic and crisis-response teams
• Defend clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions and related litigation, including class actions
• Provide counseling on U.S. and global privacy laws, cybersecurity regulations, and emerging AI legal frameworks
• Collaborate with colleagues across litigation, corporate, regulatory, and international teams to deliver integrated solutions

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice that consistently handles some of the most high-profile and innovative matters in the field. Attorneys in this group are trusted advisors to the world’s leading organizations, working on matters that shape the future of privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence regulation. The environment is collegial, flexible, and intellectually rigorous, with a strong commitment to mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $310,000+ ~ $420,000 +, commensurate with experience and class year.
• 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