Attorney - Data Privacy - Hybrid Remote - Denver or Boulder

Australia-Employment; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Attorney for a hybrid role in Denver/Boulder. Expect a base salary up to $275k per year with bonuses, working closely with partners in a top-tier privacy practice.

You will advise technology clients on GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and AI/privacy regulations, draft DPAs and SaaS agreements, and contribute to privacy governance programs and incident response planning.

Qualifications

• Privacy law experience across GDPR/CCPA/CPRA and related regulations.
• Experience advising technology/SaaS/AI companies on privacy and security.
• Background in data privacy governance and contract privacy provisions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy and cybersecurity compliance across contracts and transactions.
• Draft and negotiate data privacy provisions in commercial agreements (DPA, SaaS, IP licensing).
• Support privacy diligence for M&A and other transactions.

Skills

Data privacy

Cybersecurity compliance

Education

Colorado Bar admission

Job description

Attorney - Data Privacy - Hybrid Remote - Denver or Boulder

$175000 - $275000 per year | Denver, CO | Hybrid | Permanent

Data Privacy Attorney - Hybrid Remote / Denver of Boulder - $175k to $275k + Bonuses

A bit about us:

We are a 40+ attorney corporate and transactional firm delivering national-caliber legal work with the responsiveness of a boutique. We’re recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a Best Places to Work firm. Our clients range from established brands and emerging companies to financial institutions, private equity funds, and investors, and our practice spans commercial and technology transactions, M&A, venture capital, financing, and data privacy. A number of our attorneys have made the move from in-house roles and are thriving here — our billable hour structure and culture were built with that transition in mind.

Why join us?

• Base salary up to $275k + bonus
• Work directly alongside partners who specialize in data privacy - built-in mentorship and a clear runway to subject matter expert status
• Track record of successful in-house-to-firm transitions
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
• Matching 401(k) with profit-sharing plan
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• 1,300 billable hours, well below industry standard
• Significant business development bonus opportunities for client generation
• 2-month paid sabbatical after 7 years of service
• Partnership track available
• Hybrid - Denver or Boulder, on-site 3 days per week initially
• Access to AI-enabled drafting and workflow tools (Harvey, Legora, Draftwise) - practice at the front edge of the field, not buried in manual work

Job Details

This role supports two partners who specialize in data privacy, advising technology, SaaS, and AI companies on privacy and cybersecurity compliance, and contributing to data privacy work across commercial contracts and M&A transactions.

• Advise clients of all sizes - from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies - on privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging AI and automated decision-making regulations
• Draft and negotiate data privacy provisions in commercial contracts - data processing agreements, SaaS agreements, and IP licensing
• Support M&A transactions on privacy and data security diligence
• Assist with implementation of privacy and AI compliance programs and internal governance policies
• Manage data breach preparedness, response, and internal compliance investigations

Looking for:

• Colorado Bar admission, or willingness to become licensed
• 4+ years of data privacy and security compliance experience, coming out of a law firm's data privacy practice or a tech company's in-house privacy team

Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:

• Data privacy and cybersecurity compliance
• Data Processing Agreements / DPAs
• AI/machine learning governance
• Technology transactions - SaaS, data licensing, IP licensing
• M&A privacy diligence
• In-house privacy department experience

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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