Washington, D.C. - Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Junior to Mid-Level Associate

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pro bono program

Job summary

Skadden is seeking outstanding junior and mid-level associates (class of 2023-2019) to join its Global Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice and AI Practice in Washington, DC.

Candidates should have two to six years of relevant experience, including handling data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity matters, and a strong academic record. The starting base salary is between $260,000 and $420,000 annually, with potential annual bonus and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Two to six years of relevant experience in data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity.
• Experience handling data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity matters.
• High level of academic achievement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• AI, cybersecurity, and privacy incident preparedness and response.
• Regulatory defense investigations relating to AI, data privacy and cybersecurity issues.
• Building legally defensible AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity programs in the US (including for U.S. privacy laws).
• Due diligence and M&A support on AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
• Drafting policies and negotiating data processing and related agreements.

Skills

Data privacy

AI

Cybersecurity

Job description

Skadden is seeking outstanding junior and mid-level associates (class of 2023-2019) to join its Global Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice and AI Practice. Candidates should have two to six years of relevant experience, including handling data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity matters.

• AI, cybersecurity, and privacy incident preparedness and response;
• conducting regulatory defense investigations relating to AI, data privacy and cybersecurity issues;
• building legally defensible AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity programs in the US (including for NIST, CCPA, BIPA, HIPAA, WMHMDA, and other US state and federal privacy laws);
• conducting AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity due diligence and M&A support;
• drafting AI, privacy, and cybersecurity policies and negotiating data processing and related agreements.

High level of academic achievement and solid law firm experience preferred.

A strong interest in the fields of AI, data privacy and cybersecurity is desired.

Work experience in the federal government or law enforcement on AI, cybersecurity, or data privacy issues, including non‑legal experience, is welcome and encouraged.

The starting base salary for this Washington, D.C. position is expected to be between $260,000 and $420,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job‑related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year‑end bonus.

Skadden's multidisciplinary Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice and AI Practice assist clients in navigating the rapidly evolving AI, cybersecurity, privacy and technology landscapes.

Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.

These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.

*Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at [phone].