Data, Privacy, And Cyber-Security Associate Attorney

Data, Privacy, and Cyber-Security Associate Attorney

Location: Washington, DC
Experience: 3-6 years

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a Data, Privacy, and Cyber-Security Associate Attorney to join its Washington, DC office. The candidate will provide dynamic and practical legal counsel to some of the most innovative digital health companies on rapidly evolving privacy and security issues. This role requires extensive knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy/security regulations. Collaboration with cross-functional legal teams to deliver client-centric solutions is critical to this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise health and life sciences companies on cutting-edge privacy, security, and data protection issues.
• Counsel clients on HIPAA compliance and other relevant privacy and security regulations.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple practice areas to address complex legal matters.
• Provide legal support to technology and digital health companies, ensuring compliance with evolving legal frameworks.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and emerging privacy/security threats affecting healthcare and life sciences sectors.
• Draft, negotiate, and review privacy policies, data-sharing agreements, and other documents.
• Manage data breaches and incident responses, including working with regulators and clients to address cybersecurity concerns.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of legal experience in privacy and cybersecurity law, particularly in health and life sciences.
• Significant experience with HIPAA and other data privacy regulations.
• Experience with technology companies is a plus.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education & Certifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Washington, DC, or eligible for admission.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong understanding of health information technologies and digital health innovations.
• Ability to manage complex legal projects with minimal supervision.
• Keen interest in becoming a trusted advisor to clients and contributing to their success.
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating privacy risks in digital healthcare platforms.

Benefits:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support with virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for employees, domestic partners, and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm match.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.
• Voluntary insurance options: long-term care, critical illness, hospitalization, accident, ID theft protection, and pet insurance.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.