Transactional Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 50 law firm in Palo Alto, CA seeks an Associate Attorney for its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice to handle sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions.

Ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, bar admission in TX or CA, 1–3 years in privacy and transactional work, and strong drafting, communication, and client-management skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Texas or California.
• 1–3 years of privacy, data processing, cybersecurity, and transactional experience.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, technology transactions, or other transactional work.
• Experience advising clients in technology-focused industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory policy and enforcement matters is desirable.
• CIPP certification is a plus.
• Superior academic credentials and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and client-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other commercial and strategic transactions.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity diligence in connection with corporate and technology transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction-related privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity provisions and agreements.
• Counsel clients regarding privacy compliance obligations and risk management considerations in complex transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, technology, intellectual property, and regulatory practices to support sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters.
• Work with innovative companies in emerging industries, including AI, ML, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Skills

JD top-tier law school

Bar admission TX/CA

1–3 years privacy/cybersecurity/txn

M&A/tech transactions experience

Tech industry advisory

CIPP certification a plus

Strong drafting and client management

Excellent communication

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

AmLaw 50 law firm in Palo Alto, CA seeks an Associate Attorney for its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice to handle sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in corporate and technology transactions.

Ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, bar admission in TX or CA, 1–3 years in privacy and transactional work, and strong drafting, communication, and client-management skills.