Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate — Tech Transactions

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

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.