Privacy & Data Protection Associate (DC)

CareerNerds, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Privacy Associate Attorney in Washington, DC to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role focuses on advising on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters for clients across industries, including cross-border considerations.

A DC bar admission is required with 1–3 years of relevant experience. The candidate will draft policies, DPA’s, and due diligence materials, while supporting incident response and regulatory

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 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

DC Bar admission

Privacy experience

Regulatory advisory

Legal research

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Privacy Associate Attorney in Washington, DC to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role focuses on advising on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters for clients across industries, including cross-border considerations.

A DC bar admission is required with 1–3 years of relevant experience. The candidate will draft policies, DPA’s, and due diligence materials, while supporting incident response and regulatory