Privacy Associate Attorney – DC Data Privacy & Security

Eden Capital Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Our client, a leading AmLaw 50 firm, seeks a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group in Washington, DC. You will advise on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters for diverse clients, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes cross-border privacy considerations, strong drafting and client-facing advisory work, and opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized team.

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, preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Exceptional written communication abilities with experience preparing client-facing advice and regulatory analyses.

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 compliance

Regulatory matters

Legal research

Drafting

Client communication

Cross-border experience

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a leading AmLaw 50 firm, seeks a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group in Washington, DC. You will advise on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters for diverse clients, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes cross-border privacy considerations, strong drafting and client-facing advisory work, and opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized team.