Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Transactions Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Merit bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Family-building benefits

Wellness reimbursements

Parking benefits

Job summary

The Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice at a nationally recognized AmLaw 50 law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and technology deals.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active Bar admission in TX or CA.

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 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 experience

Data processing

Cybersecurity

Transactional privacy matters

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Tools

CIPP certification

Job description

The Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice at a nationally recognized AmLaw 50 law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and technology deals.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active Bar admission in TX or CA.