Privacy Associate Attorney - Data Protection & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is assisting an AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC to hire a Privacy Associate for its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will advise on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters across industries, with exposure to state and federal laws.

You should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission or eligible, and 1–3 years in privacy or data protection.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC (or eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar) in good standing
• 1–3 years of substantive privacy, cybersecurity, or data protection experience
• Experience advising clients on privacy compliance, data protection, and related regulatory matters
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including state privacy frameworks and federal requirements
• Exposure to international privacy and data protection laws, including cross-border compliance considerations (preferred)
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Exceptional written communication abilities with experience preparing client-facing advice and regulatory analyses
• Comparable law firm experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy compliance, data governance, and data protection requirements across industries
• Assist clients with regulatory compliance efforts involving U.S. and international privacy frameworks
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence in connection with corporate and commercial transactions
• Draft, review, and update privacy policies, data processing agreements, and related compliance documentation
• Support clients with cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, investigations, and risk-management initiatives
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance regarding emerging privacy and cybersecurity requirements
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex regulatory, transactional, and advisory matters

Skills

Privacy law

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Drafting

Communication skills

Cross-border compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC is assisting an AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC to hire a Privacy Associate for its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will advise on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters across industries, with exposure to state and federal laws.

You should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission or eligible, and 1–3 years in privacy or data protection.