Privacy & Data Protection Associate — Cybersecurity Focus

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. represents a leading AmLaw 50 privacy practice seeking a talented Privacy Associate Attorney in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising clients on privacy compliance, data protection, and regulatory matters at the forefront of cybersecurity and data governance.

You will engage in due diligence, policy drafting, and advisory work, with exposure to cross-border privacy issues and the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC (or eligibility to waive into the DC 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, cross-border considerations preferred.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Exceptional written communication abilities with client-facing advice experience.
• 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 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 documentation.
• Support clients with cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, investigations, and risk-management initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance on emerging privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex regulatory, transactional, and advisory matters.

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Drafting & written communication

Cross-border privacy experience

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. represents a leading AmLaw 50 privacy practice seeking a talented Privacy Associate Attorney in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising clients on privacy compliance, data protection, and regulatory matters at the forefront of cybersecurity and data governance.

You will engage in due diligence, policy drafting, and advisory work, with exposure to cross-border privacy issues and the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative team.