Privacy & Data Protection Attorney — DC

Talent With Heart; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Relocation expenses

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Talent With Heart, a premier AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role focuses on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters for a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, DC bar eligibility, and 1–3 years of privacy experience. Strong drafting and client-facing skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

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 US privacy laws and regulations, including state privacy frameworks and federal requirements.
• Exposure to international privacy and data protection laws, including cross-border compliance considerations (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 various industries.
• Assist clients with regulatory compliance efforts involving US 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

Privacy law

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Drafting

Communication skills

Cross-border privacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Talent With Heart, a premier AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Group. The role focuses on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory matters for a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, DC bar eligibility, and 1–3 years of privacy experience. Strong drafting and client-facing skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.