DC Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate – Data Protection

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

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions seeks a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Washington, DC-based Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role focuses on privacy compliance, data governance, and cross-border matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will advise clients on U.S. and international privacy frameworks, draft regulatory analyses, and contribute to policy development while supporting incident response and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active DC Bar admission (or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar) in good standing.
• 1–3 years of substantive privacy, cybersecurity, or data protection experience.
• Experience advising on privacy compliance, data protection, and regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations; cross-border exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy compliance, data governance, and data protection requirements across industries.
• Assist with regulatory compliance involving U.S. and international privacy frameworks.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence for corporate and transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and update privacy policies, data processing agreements, and related documents.
• Support cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, investigations, and risk-management initiatives.
• Monitor developments and provide guidance on emerging privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex regulatory, transactional, and advisory matters.

Skills

DC Bar admission

Privacy & data protection experience

Legal research & drafting

U.S. privacy laws familiarity

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Zaddy Solutions seeks a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Washington, DC-based Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role focuses on privacy compliance, data governance, and cross-border matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will advise clients on U.S. and international privacy frameworks, draft regulatory analyses, and contribute to policy development while supporting incident response and risk management efforts.