Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Associate Attorney (AmLaw)

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks a junior to mid-level associate for a growing practice focused on cybersecurity, data privacy, and emerging technology matters. You will advise sophisticated clients on AI governance, privacy compliance, cyber risk, and complex transactions.

Associates work with multidisciplinary teams on incident response, regulatory investigations, privacy program development, and commercial data agreements, with cross-border matters and a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong credentials.
• 3+ years' cybersecurity and data privacy experience at an AmLaw 200 firm.
• Interest in emerging technologies and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist on incident response matters and regulatory investigations.
• Support privacy program development and data governance initiatives.
• Advise on AI governance frameworks and emerging technology issues.
• Provide transactional support and draft or review commercial data agreements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Data privacy

Regulatory experience

Education

J.D. from a top law school

Tools

Legal research platforms

Job description

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its growing practice focused on cybersecurity, data privacy, and emerging technology matters. This role offers the opportunity to advise sophisticated clients on cutting-edge legal and regulatory issues involving artificial intelligence, privacy compliance, cyber risk management, digital governance, and complex transactions.

Associates will work closely with multidisciplinary teams on a wide range of matters, including incident response, regulatory investigations, privacy program development, emerging AI governance frameworks, transactional support, and commercial data agreements.

Highlights

• Sophisticated cross-border platform with matters involving U.S., European, and global privacy and cybersecurity regulations.
• Opportunity to work with attorneys of diverse backgrounds spanning government, law enforcement, national security, white collar investigations, and regulatory enforcement.
• Highly collaborative and growing team
• Strong long‑term growth opportunities
• Cravath pay, hybrid flexibility, and comprehenisive benefits

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited, competitive law school with strong academic credentials
• 3+ years' experience in cybersecurity and data privacy at an AmLaw 200 firm
• Interest in emerging technologies and evolving regulatory frameworks
• Prior government, enforcement, investigative, or technical experience related to privacy, cyber, or technology issues is a plus

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.