Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Transactions Associate

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

Job summary

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. The role focuses on sophisticated privacy and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and capital markets deals.

The successful candidate will advise private and public companies across innovative sectors, contributing to cross-border matters and regulatory insights in a leading national team.

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 privacy, data processing, cybersecurity, and transactional matters.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, technology transactions, or other transactional work.
• Experience advising clients in technology-focused industries preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory policy and enforcement matters desirable.
• CIPP certification considered a plus.
• Superior academic credentials and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal 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 transactions.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity diligence in 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.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to support sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters.
• Work with innovative companies in AI, ML, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Drafting

Client management

Education

JD from a 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. The role focuses on sophisticated privacy and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and capital markets deals.

The successful candidate will advise private and public companies across innovative sectors, contributing to cross-border matters and regulatory insights in a leading national team.