Privacy amp Cybersecurity Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded law firm seeks an Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its Privacy & Cybersecurity practice in Washington, D.C. This role involves significant client-facing responsibilities, advising on data privacy compliance, and leading projects in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of U.S. state privacy laws, particularly in health and financial sectors, and be adept at providing practical legal guidance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

Paid time off and firm holidays

Parental leave and family support services

Billable hour credit for wellness activities

Mentorship, training, and career development resources

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in data privacy compliance counseling.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. state privacy regulations.
• Experience managing complex privacy compliance projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with U.S. state privacy laws.
• Conduct gap assessments and assist in building compliance programs.
• Draft privacy-related documents and incident response plans.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Client relationship building

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. This position offers significant client-facing responsibility and project leadership in data privacy compliance and policy development. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws and sector-specific regulations, particularly in the health and financial industries. The role is suited for a motivated, detail-oriented professional seeking to lead client matters and deliver practical legal guidance in a collaborative legal environment.

Location:

Washington, D.C.

Duties:

Advise clients on compliance with U.S. state privacy laws such as CCPA, WA MHMD, and others

Conduct gap assessments and assist in building data privacy compliance programs

Draft and develop privacy-related documents, including:

Privacy policies and business guidance

Data subject rights (DSR) procedures

Incident response plans and tabletop exercises

Contract templates and playbooks

Advise clients in health and financial sectors on laws such as HIPAA, GLBA, CalFIPA, FCRA, 42 CFR Part 2, and others

Collaborate with supervising partners and support junior attorneys or paralegals as needed

Assist clients in prioritizing risks and implementing practical, scalable solutions

Requirements:

4–6 years of experience focused on data privacy compliance counseling

In-depth experience with U.S. state privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA and similar frameworks)

Prior work with adtech and online tracking (e.g., TCPA, CAN-SPAM, DAA/NAI/IAB) strongly preferred

Familiarity with legal issues in the health/life sciences and financial sectors strongly preferred

Experience managing complex or large-scale privacy compliance projects

Must be capable of working independently and within a collaborative team

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications (Preferred):

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-US, CIPT, or CIPM)

Certifications (Required):

Admission to practice law in the jurisdiction of application

Skills:

Excellent legal writing, communication, and presentation skills

Strong organizational and project management capabilities

Detail-oriented with sound legal judgment

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment

Skilled in building client relationships and providing clear, practical guidance

Benefits package may include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

Paid time off and firm holidays

Parental leave and family support services

Billable hour credit for wellness activities

Mentorship, training, and career development resources

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]