Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate — Tech Transactions

The Recruiting Hive; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. You will handle privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and offerings.

You will collaborate across corporate, technology, IP, and regulatory practices, advising clients in AI, cloud, software, and fintech sectors with strong drafting and analytical skills.

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 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 communication skills.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and client-management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other 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 in complex transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices to support domestic and cross-border matters.
• Work with innovative companies in AI, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Skills

Privacy law

Transactional experience

Mergers & acquisitions

Regulatory policy

CIPP certification

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. You will handle privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and offerings.

You will collaborate across corporate, technology, IP, and regulatory practices, advising clients in AI, cloud, software, and fintech sectors with strong drafting and analytical skills.