Associate Attorney | Privacy

Tom Trese; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a motivated attorney to join their privacy and data protection team in Tustin, California. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and 2–5 years of experience in privacy law, with knowledge of key regulations like CCPA and HIPAA. Responsibilities include advising clients on compliance issues, drafting agreements, and navigating complex data protection laws. This position offers the opportunity to engage with emerging technologies and lead incident response strategies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 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 and data protection matters.
• Help navigate complex privacy regulations.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to data use.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance for emerging technologies.
• Lead clients through security incident response.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

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 You’ll 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 We’re Looking For:

• J.D. with active bar membership.

• 2–5 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.