Corporate - Privacy & Cyber (Transactional) Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly qualified Associate to join its Privacy & Cyber (Transactional) practice group. This role offers the opportunity to represent leading clients across various industries in high-profile and cutting-edge data privacy and security matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactional work with a focus on data privacy and security. This position will allow the candidate to handle complex privacy and security issues in a dynamic environment, including M&A transactions, IPOs, and commercial agreements.

Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Duties:

• Provide counsel on compliance with privacy laws and regulations
• Negotiate privacy and security components of commercial services agreements
• Handle all privacy and security aspects of corporate transactions, including M&A deals and IPOs
• Draft and negotiate privacy-related provisions in corporate agreements
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proactively lead matters forward with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive privacy and security advice

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in privacy law
• Experience with commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions related to data privacy and security
• Proven experience in handling privacy and security aspects of M&A deals, IPOs, and other corporate transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Aptitude for technology and understanding of online technologies is preferred
• CIPP certification is a plus

Education:

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

Certifications:

• CIPP certification (preferred)

Skills:

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of privacy laws and regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage complex legal matters and collaborate with other legal professionals
• Expertise in corporate transactional work related to data privacy and security
• Excellent time management skills and ability to lead matters proactively

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work with a global team on high-profile, cutting-edge matters
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request)

Boasting a large presence in the corporate and litigation arenas, exceptional training programs, and an innovative partner assessment program, the firm is a major hit with associates. At this firm, associates learn exactly what it means to practice law--and have a breadth of appreciation for all elements of large full-service practice. In their posh DC offices, the environment is professional and polished.