Privacy & Cybersecurity Transactions Associate Attorney

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with firm contribution

HSA with firm contribution

Parental leave

Parking & commuter benefits

Wellness reimbursements

Virtual counseling services

Pet insurance

Job summary

AmLaw 50 law firm in Palo Alto/Austin seeks an Associate Attorney for its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. You will handle privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters in sophisticated corporate transactions.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of privacy experience, a JD from a top-tier school, and bar admission in CA or TX. Excellent drafting and client-management skills are required.

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 substantive experience in privacy, data processing, cybersecurity, and transactional matters.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, technology transactions, or other transactional work.
• Experience advising clients in technology-focused industries.
• 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 M&A, offerings, and other transactions.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity diligence in connection with corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction-related privacy and data protection provisions.
• Counsel clients regarding privacy compliance obligations and risk management in complex transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, technology, IP, and regulatory practices.
• Work with innovative companies in AI, ML, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Skills

Privacy

Data processing

Cybersecurity

Transactional matters

Drafting & negotiation

Client management

Communication

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in Texas or California

Job description

AmLaw 50 law firm in Palo Alto/Austin seeks an Associate Attorney for its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. You will handle privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters in sophisticated corporate transactions.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of privacy experience, a JD from a top-tier school, and bar admission in CA or TX. Excellent drafting and client-management skills are required.