Privacy Associate Attorney: Data Protection & Cybersecurity

KLA Industries, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary: $225,000-$260,000

Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. invites applications for a Privacy Associate Attorney in Washington, DC, within our Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will advise on privacy compliance, data governance, regulatory matters, and cross-border issues in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 1–3 years privacy experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and prior experience at a major law firm.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC (or eligibility to waive into the DC 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.
• 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 a variety of 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

Legal research

Drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. invites applications for a Privacy Associate Attorney in Washington, DC, within our Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will advise on privacy compliance, data governance, regulatory matters, and cross-border issues in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 1–3 years privacy experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and prior experience at a major law firm.