Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly wellness reimbursements

24/7 emotional and behavioral health

Healthcare coverage for you and family

Parental leave and family-building支持

Career coaching for working parents

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati seeks a Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate (3-6 years) to join a premier global practice spanning privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection, and AI regulation. The role involves handling complex data issues for leading tech companies and defending clients in FTC and state AG investigations.

You will work with clients across digital platforms, advise on privacy programs, data sharing, and regulatory risk, and collaborate with seasoned lawyers to deliver

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of associate-level experience in data, privacy, and cybersecurity,
• Experience with technology industries, government regulation or FTC privacy enforcement desirable,
• Familiarity with programming, networks, databases, and web technologies; CIPP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data privacy, cybersecurity governance, and regulatory compliance.

Job description

Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate

We are looking for 3-6 year associates to join our Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Practice. Our highly experienced team deals with complex data, privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection, and AI regulatory issues for leading and innovative companies around the world. We regularly represent clients in high-stakes investigations brought by the FTC and state Attorneys General; provide clients with practical advice on how to collect, use, and share data and comply with complex global privacy laws; devise thoughtful and effective business and legal responses to security breaches; help clients create, enhance, and audit privacy and cybersecurity policies and programs; and develop and implement global compliance programs.

Experience with technology industries, government regulation and technology, or FTC policy and enforcement regarding privacy and data security issues is desirable. Familiarity with computer programming, network technologies, database design, and web technologies is a plus, as is CIPP certification.

Superior academic credentials and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Successful applicant may sit in Washington, D.C ., Palo Alto , New York , or San Francisco . If you want to help shape the privacy and cybersecurity legal landscape for years to come in a dynamic and thriving practice group, we welcome your application.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $260,000 – $390,000, based on year classification.
• Discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.
• Our benefits include:
  • Monthly wellness reimbursements
  • 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
  • Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
  • Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
  • Paid parental leave
  • Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
  • Parents and caregivers resource group
  • Career coaching for working parents
  • In-home and center-based back-up childcare
  • Tutoring and college coach for older children
  • Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pretax commuter and parking benefits
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Voluntary long term care insurance
  • Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
  • Voluntary ID theft protection
  • Voluntary pet insurance
  • Medicare consulting
  • Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues