Privacy & Data Protection Associate – Cybersecurity

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 225.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Parental leave

FSA

Employee assistance

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Zusammenfassung

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is assisting a premier AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC, with a Privacy Associate attorney position. The role focuses on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection matters, advising clients on evolving regulatory requirements and cross-border compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar eligibility, and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong research, drafting, and client-facing communication 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, is preferred.
• 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 thinking

Drafting

Written communication

Regulatory awareness

Ausbildung

JD from a top-tier law school

DC Bar admission or eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is assisting a premier AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC, with a Privacy Associate attorney position. The role focuses on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection matters, advising clients on evolving regulatory requirements and cross-border compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar eligibility, and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong research, drafting, and client-facing communication skills.