Data, Privacy, & Cybersecurity Associate Attorneys (Transactional)

Top Echelon LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Family-building benefits

Parking & commuter benefits

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC's Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice seeks an Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions. This role is based in Palo Alto or Austin and offers exposure to cutting-edge deals.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, CA or TX bar admission, and 1–3 years of privacy/cybersecurity experience, with a preference for tech-focused industry advising.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Texas or California, in good standing.
• 1–3 years of substantive experience in privacy, data processing, cybersecurity, and transactional matters.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, technology transactions, or other transactional work is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other commercial and strategic transactions.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity diligence in connection with corporate and technology transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction-related privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity provisions and agreements.
• Counsel clients regarding privacy compliance obligations and risk management considerations in complex transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, technology, intellectual property, and regulatory practices to support sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters.
• Work with innovative companies in emerging industries, including AI, ML, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Skills

Privacy law

Data protection

Cybersecurity

Mergers & acquisitions

Technology transactions

Client management

Drafting & negotiation

Regulatory policy awareness

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Bar admission (CA or TX)

Job description

DATA, PRIVACY, & CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS (TRANSACTIONAL PRIVACY)

Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice group

Locations: Austin, TX/ Palo Alto, CA

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 lawfirm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other strategic commercial transactions. The successful candidate will join an industry-leading team advising both private and public companies across a broad range of innovative sectors, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Texas or California, in good standing
• 1-3 years of substantive experience in privacy, data processing, cybersecurity, and transactional matters
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, technology transactions, or other transactional work is required
• Experience advising clients in technology-focused industries is preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory policy and enforcement matters is desirable
• CIPP certification is a plus
• Superior academic credentials and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical, drafting, and client-management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other commercial and strategic transactions
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity diligence in connection with corporate and technology transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction-related privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity provisions and agreements
• Counsel clients regarding privacy compliance obligations and risk management considerations in complex transactions
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, technology, intellectual property, and regulatory practices to support sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters
• Work with innovative companies in emerging industries, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally recognized Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity team at the forefront of today's most significant technology and business transactions. Attorneys in this practice advise leading companies on cutting-edge privacy and cybersecurity issues impacting transformative deals across rapidly evolving industries. The firm fosters a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and meaningful client engagement. You will gain hands-on experience with sophisticated matters while building a highly marketable practice in one of the fastest-growing areas of law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary:$225,000 – $260,000, commensurate with experience and class year
• Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; parking benefits and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks: Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling, pet insurance, access to discounts and additional perks

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.