Privacy Associate: Data Protection & Cybersecurity (DC)

Key People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Relocation expenses

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Key People in Washington, DC is seeking a Privacy Associate to join its renowned Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will advise on privacy compliance, governance, and data protection across multiple industries, supporting regulatory efforts and cross-border matters.

The role emphasizes strong research, drafting, and client-facing communication, with opportunities to work on complex transactions and regulatory investigations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics.
• Active DC Bar admission (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 on privacy compliance, data protection, and regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations, state and federal.
• Exposure to international privacy laws and cross-border compliance preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Exceptional written communication with 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 with regulatory compliance involving U.S. and international privacy frameworks.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and update privacy policies and data processing agreements.
• Support cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, investigations, and risk management.
• Monitor legal developments and provide strategic guidance on privacy and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex matters.

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Drafting & analysis

Communication

Cross-border compliance

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in DC

Job description

Key People in Washington, DC is seeking a Privacy Associate to join its renowned Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will advise on privacy compliance, governance, and data protection across multiple industries, supporting regulatory efforts and cross-border matters.

The role emphasizes strong research, drafting, and client-facing communication, with opportunities to work on complex transactions and regulatory investigations in a fast-paced environment.