Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Transactions Associate

Top Echelon Software, LLC

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 225,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Back-up child care

Parking benefits

Commuter benefits

Family-building benefits

Wellness reimbursements

Emotional health support

Job summary

AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice. The role focuses on sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and public offerings.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and bar admission in TX or CA.

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.