Associate - Data Privacy Cyber Transactions (Mid-Level)

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IVF/adoption/surrogacy support

Wellness reimbursements

Mental health resources

Generous parental leave

Backup childcare

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents an AmLaw 100 client seeking a Data Privacy Cyber Transactions Associate (Mid-Level) in Washington state. You’ll work on headline M&A, capital markets, and strategic tech deals, spanning AI/ML, cloud, fintech, and enterprise software, sitting at the intersection of data regulation and innovation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ experience in deal-focused work, a strong grasp of privacy and cybersecurity frameworks (CIPP certification a plus), and excellent

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in M&A, tech transactions, capital markets, or other deal-focused work.
• Strong understanding of privacy and cybersecurity frameworks (CIPP certification is a plus).
• Familiarity with the regulatory landscape and enforcement trends.
• Excellent academic credentials and sharp interpersonal and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the full spectrum of privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues in complex corporate and technology transactions.
• Support M&A, capital markets, and commercial deals from diligence to close, providing strategic counsel to public and private companies.
• Work cross-functionally with top-tier attorneys across practices.

Skills

M&A experience

Privacy & cybersecurity frameworks

CIPP certification

Job description

Associate - Data Privacy Cyber Transactions (Mid-Level)

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Transactions Associate

Our AmLaw 100 client is on the hunt for a standout associate with 3–5 years of experience in data, privacy, and cybersecurity to join a high-impact transactional team.

This isn’t a back-office advisory role. You’ll be on the front lines of headline-making M&A deals, IPOs, and strategic tech transactions across industries like AI/ML, cloud computing, fintech, and enterprise software. If you’ve been craving deal flow with cutting-edge clients and the chance to sit at the intersection of data regulation and innovation, this is it.

What You’ll Do:

Advise on the full spectrum of privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues in complex corporate and technology transactions.

Support M&A, capital markets, and commercial deals from diligence to close, providing strategic counsel to public and private companies.

Work cross-functionally with top-tier attorneys across practices.

You Bring:

3–5 years of experience in M&A, tech transactions, capital markets, or other deal-focused work.

A strong understanding of privacy and cybersecurity frameworks (CIPP certification is a plus).

Familiarity with the regulatory landscape and enforcement trends.

Excellent academic credentials and sharp interpersonal and drafting skills.

Location Flexibility:

Offices available in Washington DC, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Austin, Boston, Century City, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, or Seattle.

Why This Team?

You’ll join a nationally recognized group that’s built to handle the most sophisticated data issues in the most competitive deals. If you're looking to work with future-defining companies and get deep into the weeds of data in motion, this team delivers.

Base salary from $260,000 to $365,000 depending on class year.

Merit-based bonuses.

Market-leading benefits including IVF/adoption/surrogacy support, wellness reimbursements, mental health resources, generous parental leave, backup childcare, and more.