Privacy Counsel - Data Protection & Cybersecurity (DC)

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Relocation expenses

Job summary

A leading AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will advise on complex privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters for clients across industries.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission (or eligible to waive), and 1–3 years of privacy experience.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active DC Bar admission or eligible to waive into the DC Bar.
• 1–3 years of substantive privacy, cybersecurity, or data protection experience.
• Experience advising on privacy compliance and regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations.
• Exposure to international privacy laws preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Experience at a comparable law firm preferred.

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 transactions.
• Draft, review, update privacy policies and data processing agreements.
• Support with cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, investigations, risk management.
• Monitor developments and provide strategic guidance on privacy/cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex matters.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-border compliance awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

A leading AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will advise on complex privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters for clients across industries.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission (or eligible to waive), and 1–3 years of privacy experience.