Associate Attorney | Privacy

Joseph Michaels International; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a motivated attorney to join its privacy data protection and technology law team in Tustin, California. The position involves advising clients on privacy regulations and drafting agreements. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. with active bar membership and 25 years of relevant experience. The compensation ranges from $200,000 to $240,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 25 years of hands-on experience in privacy, data, security or information law.
• Knowledge of key regulations such as CCPA, HIPAA and related legislation.
• Preferred certifications: CIPP (CIPP/E) or CIPT.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy data protection and information governance matters.
• Help navigate U.S. and global privacy regulations.
• Draft and negotiate agreements involving data use and security terms.

Skills

Privacy law

Data protection

Contract drafting

Client counseling

Education

J.D. with active bar membership

Job description

Our client a nationally recognized law firm is expanding its privacy data protection and technology law team. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on cutting‑edge issues impacting businesses across multiple industries.

What Youll Do :

• Advise clients on a wide range of privacy data protection and information governance matters.
• Help organizations navigate complex U.S. and global privacy regulations including state, federal and international requirements.
• Draft and negotiate agreements involving data use, processing, transfer and security terms.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.
• Lead clients through security incident response, breach notification obligations and post‑incident remediation strategies.

What Were Looking For :

• J.D. with active bar membership.
• 25 years of hands‑on experience in privacy, data, security or information law.
• Knowledge of key regulations such as CCPA, HIPAA and related legislation.
• Preferred certifications: CIPP (CIPP/E) or CIPT.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, solution‑focused approach to client counseling.

Required Experience :

• IC

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 200,000 – 240,000