Privacy & Data Protection Associate Attorney – DC

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 225.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Our client, a leading international AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Privacy Associate to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will advise on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters across industries, with exposure to cross-border data privacy programs.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 1–3 years privacy experience, and strong research, drafting, and client-facing skills.

Qualifikationen

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC (or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar), in good standing
• 1-3 years of substantive privacy, cybersecurity, or data protection experience
• Experience advising clients on privacy compliance, data protection, and related regulatory matters
• Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including state privacy frameworks and federal requirements
• Exposure to international privacy and data protection laws, including cross-border compliance considerations
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Exceptional written communication abilities with experience preparing client-facing advice and regulatory analyses
• Comparable law firm experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Aufgaben

• Advise clients on privacy compliance, data governance, and data protection requirements across a variety of industries
• Assist clients with regulatory compliance efforts 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

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Analytical skills

Drafting

Communication

Ausbildung

J.D./Law degree from a top-tier law school

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a leading international AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Privacy Associate to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. You will advise on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters across industries, with exposure to cross-border data privacy programs.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 1–3 years privacy experience, and strong research, drafting, and client-facing skills.