Privacy Analyst

Kelley Drye; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Privacy Analyst to support the Privacy and Advertising & Marketing Practice Groups. The role involves legal and regulatory research, knowledge management, and developing privacy resources for client matters.

You will work with Practice Chairs and attorneys on privacy, data protection, advertising, AI governance, and regulatory developments, contributing to training and client-facing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; privacy coursework preferred.
• 2–4 years in a law firm or similar professional services setting.
• Strong research, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience with privacy, data protection, advertising and AI governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support privacy, data protection, advertising, AI, cybersecurity, and related matters.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research; monitor developments and enforcement activity.
• Develop trackers, repositories and knowledge resources for the practice group.
• Assist with privacy impact assessments, data inventories and governance initiatives.
• Support development of policies, templates and guidance materials.
• Assist with AI-enabled tools and legal tech (Harvey, Copilot) usage.
• Prepare summaries, client alerts and training materials for attorneys and clients.
• Maintain and enhance practice group knowledge resources and databases.
• Collaborate on initiatives and special projects to improve efficiency.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory analysis

Data privacy

Knowledge management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Harvey

Microsoft Copilot

Document management systems

AI-enabled research tools

Job description

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, a powerhouse firm with the heart of a boutique, is seeking a Privacy Analyst to join our Washington, DC office and support the firm’s nationally ranked and recognized Privacy and Advertising & Marketing Practice Groups.

The Privacy Analyst will work closely with the Practice Chairs of the Privacy Practice Group and the Advertising & Marketing Practice Group and attorneys and other professionals on matters involving privacy, data protection, advertising, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and related regulatory developments. The Privacy Analyst supports legal and regulatory research and monitoring, maintains practice group knowledge and tracking resources, assists with client-facing materials and presentations, and supports legal technology, and AI-related and other strategic practice initiatives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside attorneys in a nationally recognized Advertising & Privacy practice while developing experience in privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, regulatory compliance, legal technology, knowledge management, and law firm practice operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support attorneys within the Advertising, Marketing & Privacy Practice Group on privacy, data protection, advertising, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, consumer protection, and related regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and monitor legislative, regulatory, enforcement, and industry developments relevant to the practice.
• Develop and maintain regulatory and legislative trackers, research repositories, knowledge resources, and other tools used by attorneys to monitor developments and support client matters.
• Assist with privacy and data protection matters, including privacy impact assessments, risk assessments, compliance reviews, data inventories, data mapping, information governance, and related initiatives.
• Support the development and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, templates, playbooks, guidance materials, and other compliance resources.
• Support the Practice Group’s use of legal technology and AI-enabled tools, including Harvey, Microsoft Copilot, and other research and knowledge management platforms.
• Prepare summaries, reports, presentations, client alerts, training materials, and other attorney and client-facing resources related to privacy, advertising, AI, cybersecurity, and regulatory developments.
• Maintain and enhance practice group knowledge resources, including precedent materials, research libraries, regulatory trackers, internal databases, websites, and other informational resources.
• Develop and maintain workflow documentation, procedural guides, and training materials to promote effective use of practice group resources, technology, and knowledge management tools.
• Collaborate with attorneys and business services professionals on practice group initiatives, client service activities, technology projects, training initiatives, and other strategic and operational priorities.
• Support special projects and initiatives designed to enhance the Practice Group’s capabilities, knowledge sharing, client service, and operational efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in Privacy, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Political Science, Communications, Business, Legal Studies, Public Policy, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred.
• 2-4 years of professional or internship experience in a law firm, professional services organization, consulting firm, corporate legal department, government agency, compliance function, or research-focused environment.
• Demonstrated interest in privacy, data protection, advertising and marketing law, artificial intelligence governance, regulatory compliance, legal operations, legal technology, or knowledge management.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and present findings clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare summaries, reports, presentations, and client-facing materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, particularly when working with regulatory, compliance, research, and client information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience conducting legal, regulatory, legislative, or policy research is a plus.
• Experience maintaining databases, tracking systems, knowledge repositories, websites, or digital content management tools is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Experience utilizing legal research platforms, document management systems, knowledge management tools, or AI-enabled research and productivity solutions is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, and business services professionals.
• Interest in developing a long‑term career in privacy, advertising and marketing law, data protection, regulatory compliance, legal operations, legal technology, knowledge management, or practice group management.

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in Washington D.C. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees, and certifications (e.g., JD/technology) for example. Washington D.C. Salary Range: Low: $95,000 High: $ 115,000

Please be advised that all communications regarding open positions at our firm will exclusively originate from email addresses ending in @kelleydrye.com. We encourage you to exercise caution and verify the source of any communication claiming to represent our firm.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).