Cyber Privacy and Data Innovation Career Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified career associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation group in San Francisco, California. This role offers an alternative to the partner track, allowing for substantive legal work with a lower annual time commitment.

Duties

• Advise clients on compliance with U.S. and international privacy, cybersecurity, and AI laws.
• Support the development of global privacy, AI, and cybersecurity compliance programs.
• Counsel on privacy, security, and AI due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate data processing agreements and related documentation.
• Provide guidance on incident preparedness and data breach response.
• Advise on cross-border data transfer mechanisms and strategies.
• Counsel on AI governance and responsible AI innovation.
• Provide product counseling across various technology industries.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data protection matters.
• Experience advising on major privacy and data protection frameworks.
• Experience negotiating privacy and security terms in commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with AI regulatory developments is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proactive communication and project management skills.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a global team.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology and emerging technologies.

Education

• JD is required.

Certifications

• CIPP/US, CIPT, CIPM, AIGP, or other IAPP certifications are a plus.
• Admission to the state bar of the office location.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to engage directly with clients and lead significant projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306