Cyber Privacy & Data Innovation Associate — Non-Partner Track

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental well-being programs

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401K program

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a career associate with 4-6 years of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI experience to join its Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation group in San Francisco, CA. This role offers an alternative to the partner track, focusing on substantive legal work with a lower annual time commitment.

JD required; CIPP/US or CIPT/CIPM or other IAPP certifications are a plus. You will advise on privacy and data protection, draft DPA terms, and support incident response and governance

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data protection.
• Experience advising on major privacy and data protection frameworks.
• Experience negotiating privacy and security terms in commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with AI regulatory developments is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proactive communication and project management skills.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a global team.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with U.S. and international privacy, cybersecurity, and AI laws.
• Support the development of global privacy, AI, and cybersecurity compliance programs.
• Counsel on privacy, security, and AI due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate data processing agreements and related documentation.
• Provide guidance on incident preparedness and data breach response.
• Advise on cross-border data transfer mechanisms and strategies.
• Counsel on AI governance and responsible AI innovation.
• Provide product counseling across various technology industries.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Skills

Privacy & Data

Cybersecurity

AI Regulation

Contract Negotiation

Cross-border Data

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks a career associate with 4-6 years of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI experience to join its Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation group in San Francisco, CA. This role offers an alternative to the partner track, focusing on substantive legal work with a lower annual time commitment.

JD required; CIPP/US or CIPT/CIPM or other IAPP certifications are a plus. You will advise on privacy and data protection, draft DPA terms, and support incident response and governance