Privacy Associate Attorney — Cybersecurity & Data

Confident Search Consultants; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Relocation expenses

Wellness initiatives

Diversity & mentorship

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is assisting an international AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC, seeking a Privacy Associate to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role involves advising on privacy compliance, data protection, and regulatory matters across industries.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier school with DC bar admission, 1–3 years of privacy experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active DC Bar admission or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.
• 1–3 years of substantive privacy, cybersecurity, or data protection experience.
• Experience advising on privacy compliance and regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and cross-border considerations.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy compliance and data governance across industries.
• Assist with regulatory compliance efforts involving U.S. and international privacy frameworks.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence in transactions.
• Draft and update privacy policies and data processing agreements.
• Support incident response, investigations, and risk management initiatives.
• Monitor developments and provide strategic guidance on evolving requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Drafting

Communication

Client advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Bar admission in Washington, DC (or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar)

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is assisting an international AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC, seeking a Privacy Associate to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role involves advising on privacy compliance, data protection, and regulatory matters across industries.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier school with DC bar admission, 1–3 years of privacy experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a