Data Privacy Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Data Privacy Associate to support its growing privacy and security practice with a focus on transactional and regulatory matters involving privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data governance.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating data privacy provisions in commercial agreements, advising on compliance, and collaborating with senior attorneys across technology transactions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Interest or experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or technology transactions.
• Experience with commercial contracts and privacy compliance issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to participate in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate data privacy and security provisions in commercial agreements.
• Work on vendor, SaaS, licensing, and other technology-related contracts.
• Advise on privacy compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Support development of privacy programs and product-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on transactional privacy matters.
• Monitor developments in data privacy laws and regulations.
• Assist with data breach response matters as needed.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar licensure: NC/SC/GA/DC

CIPP certification preferred

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks a Data Privacy Associate to support its growing data privacy and security practice, with a preference for candidates based in Charlotte, NC, or Columbia, SC. This role focuses on advising clients on privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data governance matters in a transactional and regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate data privacy and security provisions in commercial agreements.
• Work on vendor, SaaS, licensing, and other technology-related contracts.
• Advise on privacy compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Support development of privacy programs and product-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on transactional privacy matters.
• Monitor developments in data privacy laws and regulations.
• Assist with data breach response matters as needed.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Interest or experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or technology transactions.
• Experience with commercial contracts and privacy compliance issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to participate in business development activities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Washington, DC.
• CIPP certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities.