Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney to join its growing team in Washington, DC. This role focuses on advising clients on privacy compliance, cybersecurity incident response, and data governance within the Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Technology sectors.

Duties

• Advise clients on privacy compliance, including U.S. state privacy laws, GDPR, and federal regulations such as GLBA and HIPAA.
• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy policies, data processing agreements, and related documentation.
• Provide counsel on the use of cookies, tracking technologies, and data collection practices.
• Manage cybersecurity incident response, including breach response, ransomware events, and engagement with regulators and state attorneys general.
• Support time-sensitive cybersecurity matters, including those requiring availability outside regular business hours.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity matters.
• Excellent drafting, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and technical abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters with high accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be resident, and in good standing.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with data governance, information risk, retention, records, vendor risk, and data transfers.
• Knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity due diligence, including buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Experience with regulatory investigation counseling and representing clients before the FTC, HHS, and state attorneys general.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment allowing attorneys to work remotely two days per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Discretionary year-end merit bonus eligibility.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306