Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney (DC)

Hire Consulting Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Relocation expenses

Diversity & Professional Development

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in Washington, DC, seeks a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will work on privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters for diverse clients amid evolving data protection laws.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, is admitted to the DC Bar, has 1–3 years of privacy experience, and demonstrates strong research, drafting, and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC (or eligible to waive into the DC Bar)
• 1–3 years of substantive privacy, cybersecurity, or data protection experience
• Experience advising clients on privacy compliance and data protection matters
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations including state and federal requirements
• 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 clients with regulatory compliance involving U.S. and international privacy frameworks
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence in connection with corporate and commercial transactions
• Draft, review, and update privacy policies, data processing agreements, and related compliance documentation
• Support clients with cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, investigations, and risk-management initiatives
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance regarding emerging privacy and cybersecurity requirements
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex regulatory, transactional, and advisory matters

Skills

Active DC Bar admission

Privacy law experience

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border privacy exposure

Legal drafting and research

Client communications

Law firm experience

Education

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

Job description

Hire Consulting Services in Washington, DC, seeks a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will work on privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters for diverse clients amid evolving data protection laws.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, is admitted to the DC Bar, has 1–3 years of privacy experience, and demonstrates strong research, drafting, and client communication skills.