Mid-level Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Associate Attorney

A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Mid-level Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in international, federal, state, and local privacy laws, industry standards, and data security frameworks.

Duties:

• Advise clients on a range of cybersecurity and data privacy matters, including compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Colorado Privacy Act, and other emerging privacy laws.
• Conduct due diligence reviews related to privacy and data security in transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy policies, data protection agreements, and data transfer provisions in contracts.
• Assist with data breach incident response, including compliance with data breach notification requirements.
• Conduct and review data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and data transfer impact assessments.
• Handle regulatory investigations and responses related to data privacy and security issues.
• Provide counsel on advertising law matters as they relate to privacy and data security (experience in advertising law is a plus).

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar and in good standing.
• 3-5 years of experience practicing cybersecurity and data privacy law at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• In-depth knowledge of international, federal, and state privacy laws and regulations.
• Experience with privacy and security frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, ISO, NIST, and PCI-DSS.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in advertising law and its intersection with privacy and data security.
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies and their enforcement of privacy and data security laws.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
• Continuing legal education support and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment fostering growth and innovation.

This large DC firm is known as a place that offers a broad and sophisticated practice, while also being very family friendly. Although salaries are slightly less than competitor firms as associates become more senior, this is reflected in the lower billable hour requirement, which seems to be welcomed by associates that seem to value a more balanced work and personal life. We hear that associates are treated with respect, the culture is exceptionally diverse and progressive, and pro bono work is valued beyond mere lip service.