Cyber, Privacy & AI Associate

Job Overview
A top-ranked global law firm is seeking an experienced Cyber, Privacy & AI Associate to join its prestigious legal team. This firm is known for its innovative and collaborative environment, with highly ranked partners who are pioneers in the field. The firm offers comprehensive services in privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI), providing clients with cutting-edge legal counsel on complex matters. The practice has earned numerous accolades, including being named Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Cybersecurity & Privacy. This is a great opportunity for a mid-level attorney (4-7 years of experience) to gain exposure to high-profile cases and advance their career in a supportive and dynamic team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Client Counseling

  • Advise clients on state and federal privacy laws, including product development, governance programs, and compliance.
  • Provide strategic guidance on M&A, financing, and commercial transactions.

• Litigation and Regulatory Defense

  • Handle class action litigation, regulatory defense, and incident response.
  • Represent clients in data breach investigations, ransom negotiations, and enforcement actions.
  • Lead or assist in trial preparations and proceedings related to privacy, cybersecurity, and AI matters.

• Investigations and Incident Response

  • Direct investigations into data breaches and cyberattacks, managing crisis response and regulatory defense.
  • Defend clients against enforcement actions brought by government regulators, including the FTC, SEC, and EU regulators.

• Cross-Border Legal Counsel

  • Advise clients on compliance with global regulatory frameworks such as the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and data transfer regulations.
  • Support clients in international legal matters involving AI/ML and biometric technologies.

• Collaboration and Teamwork

  • Work closely with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and legal arguments.
  • Participate in firm-wide knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience

  • 4-7 years of experience in privacy law, cybersecurity, and AI, with a focus on litigation, regulatory defense, and incident response.
  • Strong experience in advising clients on state and federal privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and more.
  • Previous experience in handling data breach response and defending enforcement actions.

• Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly.
  • Strong negotiation and litigation skills, with experience in high-stakes cases.
  • Familiarity with data-driven technologies, including AI/ML and biometrics, and related global regulatory frameworks.

• Certifications

  • Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Additional certifications in privacy law (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E) are a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and mentorship from highly ranked partners.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
• Access to cutting-edge legal resources and a collaborative global team.

We are fond of this firm, who, through large scale mergers, have become a network of integrated offices that can handle clients in any major city. Although that growth has not yet translated into the full scale Fortune 500 multinational clientele, this law firm is content to be the well-priced big firm alternative. With a quirky and youthful approach to the law and firm management, this firm is not as concerned with the bottom line as it is being a novel law firm in which to work. With practice areas that run from international trade to individual tax, there are plenty of opportunities for like-minded attorneys.