Senior Data Privacy & AI Governance Counsel

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Washington; On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A Washington-based law firm is seeking a lateral associate to join its technology, data privacy, and cybersecurity practice. The candidate will handle sophisticated data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance matters for diverse clients and will have 5–7 years of relevant experience.

The role involves drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements and supporting incident response, with opportunities for significant professional growth in a collaborative, innovative firm culture.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 5–7 years of substantive experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or information governance.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements and advising on privacy compliance programs.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate technology and commercial agreements.
• Support incident response matters, including breach investigation, notification, and regulatory reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with corporate, IP, and litigation colleagues to deliver integrated client solutions.

Education

J.D.

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

Technology transactions

Information governance

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

A Washington-based law firm is seeking a lateral associate to join its technology, data privacy, and cybersecurity practice. The candidate will handle sophisticated data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance matters for diverse clients and will have 5–7 years of relevant experience.

The role involves drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements and supporting incident response, with opportunities for significant professional growth in a collaborative, innovative firm culture.