Data Privacy & Security Attorney

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Washington; On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A Washington-based law firm is seeking a lateral associate to join its technology, data privacy, and cybersecurity practice. The candidate will handle sophisticated data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance matters for diverse clients and will have 5–7 years of relevant experience.

The role involves drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements and supporting incident response, with opportunities for significant professional growth in a collaborative, innovative firm culture.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 5–7 years of substantive experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or information governance.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements and advising on privacy compliance programs.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate technology and commercial agreements.
• Support incident response matters, including breach investigation, notification, and regulatory reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with corporate, IP, and litigation colleagues to deliver integrated client solutions.

Education

J.D.

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

Technology transactions

Information governance

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Washington, United States | Posted on 09/02/2026

Join a Top National Law Firm's Technology & DataPrivacy Practice:

A prominent national law firm isseeking a lateral associate to join its technology, data privacy, andcybersecurity practice. This is a strong opportunity to work on sophisticateddata privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance matters for clients across abroad range of industries. The firm is looking for candidates with roughly 5-7years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, orinformation governance.

Preferred backgrounds includeprivacy program development, AI governance and responsible AI deployment,incident response, and technology licensing and commercial contracting (cloud,software, and IT services agreements).

Role and Responsibilities:

• Counsel clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AIgovernance compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate technology and commercialagreements.
• Support incident response matters, including breachinvestigation, notification, and regulatory reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with corporate, IP, andlitigation colleagues to deliver integrated client solutions.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Significant career advancement opportunities.
• A firm culture that fosters continuous learning andinnovation.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 5-7 years of substantive experience in dataprivacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or information governance at alaw firm or in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiatingtechnology-related agreements and advising on privacy compliance programs.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Anticipated Compensation andBenefits:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $210,000 to$250,000, commensurate with qualifications, skills, location, and relevantexperience.