Data, Privacy, & Cybersecurity Associate Attorneys (Transactional)

Software Placement Group; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Parental leave

HSA & FSAs

Parking & commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Family-building benefits

Job summary

Prestigious Law Firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice in Austin or Palo Alto. You will advise on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters in corporate and technology transactions, including M&A and public offerings, with collaboration across teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience, JD from a top-tier school, and active TX or CA Bar admission. On-site/hybrid roles with competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. 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.

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.

Skills

Privacy

Data processing

Cybersecurity

Mergers and acquisitions

Capital markets

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

Job description

Location: Austin, TX or Palo Alto, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site/hybrid | Compensation: $225,000 – $260,000

Overview

A prestigious, large-scale law firm 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.

What you'll do

• 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

Required qualifications

• 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
• Superior academic credentials and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical, drafting, and client-management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

• Experience advising clients in technology-focused industries is preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory policy and enforcement matters is desirable
• CIPP certification is a plus

Compensation and 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 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

Why this role

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, working on cutting-edge issues across rapidly evolving industries while building a highly marketable practice.