Privacy Attorney

SPDA; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a motivated attorney to join its expanding privacy, data protection, and technology law team. In this role, you will advise clients on compliance with privacy regulations, draft agreements, and guide organizations on data security matters. Ideal candidates will have a J.D., 2-5 years of experience in privacy or data security law, and strong contract drafting skills. This position offers a chance to work on cutting-edge legal issues in Tustin, California.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in privacy, data security, or information law.
• Knowledge of regulations such as CCPA, HIPAA.
• Preferred certifications: CIPP, CIPP/E, or CIPT.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, data protection, and information governance matters.
• Help navigate complex U.S. and global privacy regulations.
• Draft and negotiate agreements involving data use and security terms.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance for emerging technologies.
• Lead clients through security incident response and breach notification.

Skills

Privacy law

Data security

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Client counseling

Education

J.D. with active bar membership

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is expanding its privacy, data protection, and technology law team. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on cutting-edge issues impacting businesses across multiple industries.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise clients on a wide range of privacy, data protection, and information governance matters.

• Help organizations navigate complex U.S. and global privacy regulations, including state, federal, and international requirements.

• Draft and negotiate agreements involving data use, processing, transfer, and security terms.

• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

• Lead clients through security incident response, breach notification obligations, and post-incident remediation strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• J.D. with active bar membership.

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in privacy, data security, or information law.

• Knowledge of key regulations such as CCPA, HIPAA, and related legislation.

• Preferred certifications: CIPP, CIPP/E, or CIPT.

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

• Proactive, solution-focused approach to client counseling.