Technology Licensing, Data Privacy & Security Associate

Quarles & Brady LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid time off

Health

Vision

Dental

401k

Life

Disability

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks a talented lateral associate with 4–7 years of experience to join our Technology Licensing, Data Privacy and Security team. The position is open to any of our office locations under a hybrid work arrangement.

You will advise clients on data privacy laws, draft technology agreements, manage privacy programs, and support incident response and AI governance initiatives across industries.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4–7 years of substantive experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or information governance.
• Experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client matters independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data privacy laws and cybersecurity requirements.
• Counsel on data asset management and privacy program development.
• Draft and negotiate SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, licensing, and related technology agreements.
• Review data protection addenda and privacy provisions in corporate transactions.
• Advise on IP ownership, licensing, and governance for various industries.
• Lead incident response efforts including breach notification and regulatory reporting.
• Advise on AI governance and responsible deployment risks.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments, data mapping, and risk analyses.
• Monitor regulatory trends and assist with inquiries and enforcement actions.
• Collaborate across practice areas to deliver integrated solutions and contribute to client alerts and webinars.

Skills

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

Technology transactions

Privacy program development

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Office Locations: Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Washington D.C.

Quarles & Brady LLP is seeking a talented lateral associate with 4–7 years of experience to join our Technology Licensing, Data Privacy and Security team. The position is open to any of our office locations under a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and international data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations, and emerging AI governance frameworks
• Counsel clients across industries on data asset management strategies and privacy program development
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of technology and commercial agreements, including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, software licensing, technology development, IT professional services, outsourcing, supply chain, commercial hardware and services, and non-disclosure agreements
• Draft and review data protection agreements, data processing addenda, and IP and privacy provisions in corporate transactional agreements
• Advise clients on IP ownership, protection, and licensing strategies across a variety of industry sectors
• Lead and support incident response efforts, including breach investigation, notification, and regulatory reporting
• Advise clients on artificial intelligence governance, responsible AI deployment, and associated legal and compliance risks
• Conduct privacy impact assessments, data mapping, and risk analyses for clients across regulated industries
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise clients on emerging obligations and enforcement trends
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actionsCollaborate with colleagues across practice areas – including corporate, intellectual property, and litigation – to deliver integrated solutions on transactions, disputes, and compliance matters
• Contribute to client-facing thought leadership, including alerts, webinars, and speaking engagements

Qualifications

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 4–7 years of substantive experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or information governance at a law firm or in-house legal department
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements and advising on privacy compliance programs
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple client matters and work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or AIGP certification
• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior associates

• Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and great benefits to employees
• Paid time off
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k
• Life
• Disability
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours.
• Compensation is determined by the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education, and skills of the applicant, including book of business for more experienced roles, and other job-related factors.
• The range for associates $175,000 to 280,000.

Quarles is an equal opportunity employer.