Junior Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Junior Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate for its Silicon Valley, CA office. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of privacy and cybersecurity experience in transactional work, including M&A and technology transactions.

The role involves advising on privacy compliance, drafting policies, negotiating data processing agreements, and supporting governance, preparedness, and incident response efforts.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• California bar membership or eligibility to take the next available exam.
• 2–4 years of privacy and cybersecurity experience in transactional law.
• Strong knowledge of privacy laws and data flows.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy compliance in transactional work.
• Draft privacy and security policies and negotiate privacy-related contracts.
• Provide comprehensive cybersecurity legal services, including governance and compliance.
• Assist in data breach response and defense of regulatory investigations and litigation.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California bar membership or eligibility

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate for its Silicon Valley, CA office. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience in privacy and cybersecurity law, particularly in business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and general commercial contracting.

Duties

• Advise clients on privacy compliance in transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions and technology transactions.
• Draft privacy and security policies and negotiate privacy-related contracts or data processing agreements.
• Provide comprehensive cybersecurity legal services, including governance, preparedness, and compliance.
• Assist in data breach response and defense of regulatory investigations and litigation.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of federal, state, and international privacy laws and technology and data flows.
• Experience counseling clients on privacy compliance aspects of transactional work.
• Superior academic credentials and strong professional references.
• California bar membership or eligibility to take the next available exam.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• California bar membership or eligibility to take the next available exam.

Skills

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Experience

• Experience with AI counseling is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.