Data Privacy and AI Associate

Barnes-&-Thornburg-LL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Data Privacy and AI Associate to advise clients on data privacy, AI matters, and breach response. The role focuses on privacy counseling, data retention policies, DPAs, incident response plans, breach notifications, and data breach matters.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of privacy experience, a CIPP certification, and strong legal research and writing skills; bar admission or eligibility to waive in is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of data privacy experience or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in privacy with CIPP certification.
• Some AI experience is a plus.
• Experience with incident response and data breach matters is desirable.
• Strong academic record with rigorous legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proactive work ethic; bar admission or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Provide privacy counseling and guidance to clients on data collection, storage, use and processing.
• Review and draft data retention policies, DPAs, and incident response plans.
• Assist with incident reports and breach notification processes and data breach responses.
• Handle AI-related matters and stay current with privacy/AI laws and cybersecurity regulations.

Skills

Data privacy

CIPP certification

AI experience

Incident response experience

Legal research and writing

Bar admission or eligibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is searching for a Data Privacy and AI Associate. The Associate will ideally have 1-3 years of relevant data privacy experience, and will work with a wide range of clients to analyze and mitigate risks related to the collection, storage, distribution and use of data. The Associate will focus on privacy counseling and guidance, review and drafting of data retention policies, data privacy and data processing agreements, incident response plans, incident reports and breach notifications, and will also assist with data breach response matters. They will also handle artificial intelligence (AI) matters and will keep current with state and federal privacy /AI laws and cybersecurity regulations.

Candidates:

• Should ideally have at least one year of data privacy, data protection and/or data security experience
• Must have a demonstrated interest in the field, including CIPP certification
• Ideally will have some AI experience
• Ideally will have some experience with incident response and data breach matters
• Must have a solid academic record, strong legal research and writing skills, and keen attention to detail
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and show initiative
• Must be active and admitted to the local state bar or eligible to waive in

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices. The firm and the data privacy group have an exceptional reputation for having an inclusive, collegial and supportive atmosphere, where members of the firm can thrive, learn, and advance in their careers.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

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