Privacy Associate - Cybersecurity & Data Protection

Aspire Talent Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits

Inclusive Culture & Professional + Dvl

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group in Washington, DC. The attorney will advise clients on privacy compliance, data governance, and data protection while handling regulatory matters for diverse industries.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission, and 1–3 years of privacy experience, with strong research, drafting, and communication skills.

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, in good standing.
• 1–3 years of substantive privacy, cybersecurity, or data protection experience.
• Experience advising clients on privacy compliance and regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations.
• Exposure to international privacy and cross-border compliance preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Exceptional written communication with client-facing advisory experience.
• Comparable law firm experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Drafting

Written communication

Client advisory

Regulatory compliance

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group in Washington, DC. The attorney will advise clients on privacy compliance, data governance, and data protection while handling regulatory matters for diverse industries.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission, and 1–3 years of privacy experience, with strong research, drafting, and communication skills.