Data, Privacy, & Cybersecurity Associate Attorneys (Transactional)

Htprof; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Family-building benefits

Job summary

Htprof's Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice seeks an Associate Attorney to join a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm. The role focuses on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters within corporate and technology transactions, including M&A and capital markets.

You will advise private and public companies across AI, cloud, software, and fintech sectors. Qualified candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active California or Texas bar, and 1–7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school
• Active Bar Admission in California or Texas
• 1–7 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
• Experience advising clients in technology-focused industries
• Familiarity with regulatory policy and enforcement matters is desirable
• CIPP certification is a plus

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

JD from top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in CA or TX

Privacy

Data processing

Cybersecurity

Transactional work

M&A experience

Capital markets

Technology transactions

Regulatory policy & enforcement

CIPP certification

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

Data, Privacy, & Cybersecurity Associate Attorneys (Transactional)

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Type Direct Hire

ID GA157-2756664

Posted Sep 23, 2026

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
• 1-7 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.

• Competitive Salary: $225,000 – $420,000, 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 addiitonal perks

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcriptfor consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.