Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyer

Axiom; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Data Privacy Lawyer to counsel clients on privacy compliance, DPIAs, data sharing, and policy enhancements across industries. This role requires strong knowledge of US and EU privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA, and an active bar license in the resident state.

You will collaborate with business, product development, and compliance teams, providing practical solutions and guidance while helping strengthen privacy programs and contracts with vendors and clients.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data privacy.
• In-depth knowledge of US and EU privacy statutes including GDPR and CCPA.
• Experience standardizing policies, protocols, and training programs.
• Active bar license in the resident state.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on privacy compliance and policy improvements.
• Advise business and compliance teams and provide practical guidance.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal partners and stakeholders.
• Offer guidance on privacy, DPIAs, data sharing, and related issues.

Skills

Privacy law

GDPR

CCPA

Policy drafting

Cross-functional advise

Education

Bar license (US)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Data Privacy Lawyer at Axiom

We are currently seeking aData Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyer to work with some of the world’s largest companies across multiple industries. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel on privacy compliance requirements and opportunities for improvement of privacy policies
• Work with and advise business and compliance clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solution
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders.
• Experience providing legal advice regarding privacy, privacy impact assessments, data-sharing, and related issues

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working in the data privacy space.
• Substantive data protection and data privacy experience and an in-depth knowledge of U.S. and EU privacy statutes – including GDPR, CCPA.
• Experience standardizing policies, protocols, and training programs, including the associated documents such as vendor and client contracts. This includes providing guidance across various stakeholders, such as business and product development, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and procurement.
• Active bar license in the state where you reside.

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail].

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is availablehere.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.