Privacy & Cybersecurity Transactions Associate Attorney

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and capital markets.

The candidate will work with an industry-leading team advising both private and public companies across sectors such as AI, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Texas or California, in good standing.
• 1-3 years of privacy, data processing, cybersecurity, and transactional matters.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, technology transactions, or other transactional work is required.
• Experience advising clients in technology-focused industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory policy and enforcement matters is desirable.
• CIPP certification is a plus.
• Superior academic credentials and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and client-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other commercial and strategic transactions.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity diligence in connection with corporate and technology transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction-related privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity provisions and agreements.
• Counsel clients regarding privacy compliance obligations and risk management considerations in complex transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, technology, intellectual property, and regulatory practices to support sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters.
• Work with innovative companies in emerging industries, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Skills

Privacy

Data processing

Cybersecurity

Transactional work

Mergers & Acquisitions

Technology transactions

Client management

Regulatory policy

CIPP certification

Communication skills

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Bar admission in Texas or California

Job description

The AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and capital markets.

The candidate will work with an industry-leading team advising both private and public companies across sectors such as AI, cloud computing, software, and fintech.