Privacy Associate: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity (DC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses

Firm-sponsored wellness initiatives

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Our client, an international AmLaw 50 firm, seeks a Talented Privacy Associate to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group in Washington, DC.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters, advising clients on complex legal and business challenges arising from evolving data protection laws and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active DC Bar admission or eligible 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 regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including state/federal requirements.
• Exposure to international privacy laws and cross-border compliance preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Exceptional written communication abilities with client-facing advice and 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 with regulatory compliance efforts involving U.S. and international privacy frameworks.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and update privacy policies, data processing agreements, and related docs.
• Support clients with cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, investigations, and risk-management.
• Monitor legal developments and provide guidance on emerging privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on regulatory, transactional, advisory matters.

Skills

Privacy law

Regulatory compliance

Data protection

Due diligence

Legal research

Drafting

Client communication

Cross-border compliance

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active DC Bar admission or waiver eligibility

Job description

Our client, an international AmLaw 50 firm, seeks a Talented Privacy Associate to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group in Washington, DC.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters, advising clients on complex legal and business challenges arising from evolving data protection laws and emerging technologies.