Attorney - Data Privacy - Hybrid Remote - Denver or Boulder

About the role

This role supports two partners who specialize in data privacy, advising technology, SaaS, and AI companies on privacy and cybersecurity compliance, and contributing to data privacy work across commercial contracts and M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients of all sizes – from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies – on privacy and cybersecurity compliance, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging AI and automated decision-making regulations
• Draft and negotiate data privacy provisions in commercial contracts — data processing agreements, SaaS agreements, and IP licensing
• Support M&A transactions on privacy and data security diligence
• Assist with implementation of privacy and AI compliance programs and internal governance policies
• Manage data breach preparedness, response, and internal compliance investigations

Requirements

• 4+ years of data privacy and security compliance experience, coming out of a law firm's data privacy practice or a tech company's in-house privacy team

Qualifications

• Colorado Bar admission, or willingness to become licensed

Skills

• Data privacy and cybersecurity compliance
• Data Processing Agreements / DPAs
• AI/machine learning governance
• Technology transactions — SaaS, data licensing, IP licensing
• M&A privacy diligence
• In-house privacy department experience

Benefits

• Work directly alongside partners who specialize in data privacy — built-in mentorship and a clear runway to subject matter expert status
• Track record of successful in-house-to-firm transitions
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
• Matching 401(k) with profit-sharing plan
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• 1,300 billable hours, well below industry standard
• Significant business development bonus opportunities for client generation
• 2-month paid sabbatical after 7 years of service
• Partnership track available
• Access to AI-enabled drafting and workflow tools (Harvey, Legora, Draftwise) — practice at the front edge of the field, not buried in manual work

Pay

Salary: $175,000 - $275,000 per year + bonuses

Schedule

Hybrid — Denver or Boulder, on-site 3 days per week initially