Data, Privacy, And Cyber-Security Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm is seeking a talented Data, Privacy, and Cyber-Security Associate Attorney to join its Seattle, WA office. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3-6 years of experience who specializes in advising innovative digital health companies on cutting-edge privacy and security matters. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across practice areas to provide practical, dynamic legal counsel in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties

• Advise digital health companies on various privacy and security matters.
• Provide counsel on compliance with HIPAA and other privacy and security regulations.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm to deliver comprehensive legal solutions to health and life sciences companies.
• Navigate complex, quickly evolving legal challenges in digital health and life sciences.
• Assist clients in managing data protection, privacy laws, and cybersecurity risks.
• Provide regulatory advice on new technology developments in the healthcare sector.
• Work on privacy and security-related transactional matters.
• Stay updated on the latest legal trends in digital health, privacy, and cybersecurity laws.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience advising clients on data, privacy, and cyber-security matters.
• Significant experience with HIPAA and other privacy laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with other privacy frameworks, including CCPA, GDPR, and FTC rules, is a plus.
• Experience working with technology companies is a bonus.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Education & Certifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in Washington or eligibility to obtain Washington Bar membership.

Skills

• Superior academic credentials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service abilities.
• Analytical thinking with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Interest in staying at the forefront of data privacy and security trends.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to clients’ success.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support with virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, egg-freezing).
• Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• Backup childcare (in-home and center-based).
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Life insurance (basic and supplemental), short and long-term disability.
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft and pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

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.