Mid-level Associate: Technology & Data - US

BCLP; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BCLP in Denver/Boulder is seeking a sharp, entrepreneurial mid-level associate with 3–5 years of experience to join our Technology & Data practice. You will draft, negotiate technology agreements, advise on privacy and data protection matters, and support cross-border data transfers in multi-jurisdictional transactions.

We offer hybrid work flexibility, a collaborative environment, and exposure to high-profile technology and AI matters across industries.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in technology transactions, privacy, cybersecurity or data protection.
• Experience advising on privacy and data protection laws including GDPR/US state privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology agreements (licensing, SaaS, cloud, development, reseller, partnerships).
• Draft, review and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in transactions.
• Advise on privacy compliance programs, data governance, data mapping, and cross-border transfers.
• Support clients in privacy-related investigations and cybersecurity incidents.
• Serve as technology/privacy specialist for corporate transactions or M&A.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated advice.

Skills

Technology transactions

Privacy

Cybersecurity

Data protection

AI

Regulatory risk assessment

Independent matter management

Communication

AI-assisted drafting tools

Education

Bar admission

Tools

AI contract analysis tools

Job description

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.

It starts with our people, which is why we are looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial mid-level associate (3-5 years’ experience) to join our dynamic Technology & Data practice in our San Francisco office or alternatively, Denver/Boulder or New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal matters involving technology transactions, sourcing, artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and other complex transactions across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of technology agreements, including licensing, SaaS and cloud services, development, reseller, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and information governance provisions in technology transactions, sourcing arrangements, strategic partnerships and other complex transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating stand-alone privacy agreements, including data processing agreements and data sharing agreements.
• Advising clients on compliance with U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, including state consumer privacy laws, HIPAA, GDPR, UK GDPR, and emerging global privacy frameworks.
• Counseling clients on privacy compliance programs, data governance initiatives, data mapping, retention strategies, vendor management, and cross-border data transfers.
• Supporting clients in responding to cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, regulatory inquiries, and privacy-related investigations.
• Serving as the technology and privacy specialist to support M&A and other corporate transactions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the firm, including technology transactions, corporate, regulatory, litigation, employment, healthcare, and financial services practices, to provide integrated advice on privacy and technology matters.

Skills and experience required:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in technology transactions, privacy, cybersecurity, data protection, AI or a combination thereof.
• Healthy curiosity for technology and strong understanding of the legal issues affecting technology transactions.
• Experience advising clients on privacy and data protection laws, including U.S. state privacy laws, GDPR, and other global privacy frameworks.
• Ability to identify and assess privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory risks in complex technology and corporate transactions and in a practical risk-based manner.
• Experience supporting M&A, financing, outsourcing, or other strategic transactions involving significant technology or data assets is preferred.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Superior work ethic and the desire to help clients succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters and multiple client relationships.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity and openness to the use of AI-assisted contract analysis and drafting tools.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Why BCLP?

• Work with a global team of experienced lawyers in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Engage with high-profile clients across sectors including financial services, telecommunications, media, real estate, and healthcare.
• Be part of a firm recognized for its commitment to diversity, innovation, and professional development.
• Robust training and development programs.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

With more than 1,200 lawyers in 32 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time-off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

At BCLP we understand the value of a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our robust client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other applicable protected characteristic.

Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business

Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2025"

BCLP has received a top score in the HRCF’s Corporate Equality Index for 19 years. On the 2023-2024 index we scored 95%.

BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on BCLP. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need an accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Pursuant to the California, Colorado, and New York pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for an Associate with four to six years of experience. At the time of posting, the estimated range is $220,000 to $290,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule.

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