DC Privacy Counsel: Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Unknown Firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Privacy Associate to join its renowned Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role focuses on advising clients on privacy compliance, regulatory matters, and data protection strategies across diverse industries.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission (or eligible), and 1–3 years of privacy experience, with strong drafting and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC (or eligible to waive into the DC Bar), in good standing.
• 1–3 years of substantive privacy, cybersecurity, or data protection experience.
• Experience advising clients on privacy compliance, data protection, and related regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with US privacy laws and regulations, including state privacy frameworks and federal requirements.
• Exposure to international privacy and data protection laws, including cross-border compliance considerations.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Exceptional written communication abilities with experience preparing client-facing advice and regulatory analyses.
• Comparable law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy compliance, data governance, and data protection requirements across a variety of industries.
• Assist clients with regulatory compliance efforts involving US and international privacy frameworks.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence in connection with corporate and commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and update privacy policies, data processing agreements, and related compliance documentation.
• Support clients with cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, investigations, and risk-management initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance regarding emerging privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex regulatory, transactional, and advisory matters.

Skills

JD

DC Bar admitted

Privacy experience

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border privacy

Legal drafting

Client advisory

Research skills

Multitasking

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Unknown Firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Privacy Associate to join its renowned Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role focuses on advising clients on privacy compliance, regulatory matters, and data protection strategies across diverse industries.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission (or eligible), and 1–3 years of privacy experience, with strong drafting and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration are essential.