Midlevel/Senior Associate – Regulatory (Consumer Protection)

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 365,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is seeking a qualified legal professional in San Francisco focusing on data protection and compliance with various privacy laws. This partner track position requires problem-solving skills, a JD from an accredited law school, and a minimum of 5–6 years' experience. Candidates will be involved in drafting agreements, responding to regulatory inquiries, and assisting companies with compliance issues.

The pay range in California is $365,000 to $390,000, commensurate with experience and skillset. The firm promotes equal opportunity and supports accommodations for applicants as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in regulatory investigations or litigation.
• Member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA, COPPA, TCPA, CAN-SPAM.

Responsibilities

• Assist companies with compliance issues related to various privacy laws.
• Draft and negotiate service agreements involving data sharing.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries regarding privacy compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Superior writing skills

Communication skills

Experience with CCPA and GDPR

Legal advice on data protection

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Position Summary

San Francisco, California. Ideal candidates will be problem solvers, self‑motivated, and have extensive first‑hand proficiency with counseling businesses on major global and U.S. data protection legal frameworks, the behind‑the‑scenes workings of the Internet, AI systems, and privacy and regulatory compliance. They will possess superior writing and communication skills, comfort with ambiguity, and a proven record of providing exemplary client service. This is a partner track position.

Responsibilities

• Assist companies with compliance issues in relation to the CCPA and other state privacy laws, the FTC Act, GDPR and other global privacy laws and regulations. Includes sector‑specific experience in financial services, children’s privacy, telecom, biometrics, genetics or digital advertising.
• Draft and revise privacy notices, terms of service, incident response plans, information security policies, and other data protection policies.
• Draft and negotiate professional services agreements, vendor/service provider agreements, data processing agreements, cross‑border transfer agreements, and other commercial agreements involving data sharing.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries or investigations relating to privacy compliance and data breaches.
• Work on corporate transactions involving privacy and security‑related due diligence and advising.
• Drive data breach preparation, risk mitigation, coordination and responses.
• Establish AI governance programs and policies, including knowledge of the EU AI Act and U.S. federal and state‑level artificial intelligence and automated decision‑making/profiling laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academics.
• Member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• 5–6 years of experience focusing on regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues (State AG, FTC, and other regulatory agencies) or defense of data privacy and security class actions.
• Experience providing legal advice on data protection matters.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA, COPPA, TCPA, CAN‑SPAM expected.
• Prior or current employment with an Am Law 100 firm is desired.

Desired Qualifications

Strong academic credentials, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, superior oral advocacy, oral presentation, research and writing, analytical, organizational and time‑management skills. Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills. Commitment to developing and growing practice, network and expertise in a fast‑paced and exciting group that provides the highest level of client service.

Compensation

California pay range: $365,000 – $390,000, with final offer dependent on skillset and experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Accommodation

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us at [e-mail].