Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate — Transactional

Henderson Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 50 law firm in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. The role focuses on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and capital markets work.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, California or Texas bar admission, and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

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.
• 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.

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 law

Mergers & acquisitions

Transaction advisory

Drafting & negotiation

Client management

Analytical skills

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

CIPP certification

Job description

AmLaw 50 law firm in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. The role focuses on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and capital markets work.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, California or Texas bar admission, and 1–3 years of relevant experience.