Privacy & Data Security Associate - Global Compliance

Permanent Placements LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Profit-sharing opportunities

Generous paid time off

Flexible wellness and reimbursement

Retirement savings benefits

Professional development and training

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Privacy & Data Security Associate (3rd–5th year) for a nationally recognized law firm. The role involves advising clients on U.S.

and international privacy laws, cybersecurity compliance, data governance, and incident response across multiple office locations. The candidate will handle privacy diligence for transactions, draft privacy policies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Approximately 3–5 years of privacy and data security experience.
• Experience advising on U.S. and international privacy laws and regulations.
• Experience with privacy compliance programs, data processing agreements, privacy diligence in corporate transactions, incident response, and regulatory reviews.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy and data protection compliance domestically and internationally.
• Draft, review, and update privacy policies and data protection agreements.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and compliance reviews.
• Support due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
• Negotiate privacy and security provisions in commercial agreements.
• Assist with data breach and incident response matters.
• Support regulatory investigations and governance initiatives.
• Monitor developments in privacy and cybersecurity regulations.

Skills

Privacy compliance

Regulatory analysis

Legal research

Written communication

Cross-border data

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Privacy & Data Security Associate (3rd–5th year) for a nationally recognized law firm. The role involves advising clients on U.S.

and international privacy laws, cybersecurity compliance, data governance, and incident response across multiple office locations. The candidate will handle privacy diligence for transactions, draft privacy policies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on governance initiatives.