Data Privacy Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Data Privacy Associate to support its expanding privacy and security practice with a focus on helping clients navigate privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data governance matters. The role involves transactional and regulatory work and is preferred for candidates in Spartanburg, SC or Charlotte, NC.

The candidate should have 2-4 years of relevant legal experience, JD from an accredited law school, and licensure in NC/SC/GA/DC with CIPP preferred.

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 the 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 skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensure: NC/SC/GA/DC

CIPP certification preferred

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Data Privacy Associate to support its expanding data privacy and security practice, with a preference for candidates based in Charlotte or Spartanburg, South Carolina. This role focuses on advising clients on privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data governance matters in a transactional and regulatory environment.

Duties

• 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 the 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.

Certifications

• 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.