Data Privacy & Corporate Transactional Attorney

About the role

We help companies of all sizes plan for growth and manage the risks associated with the collection, use, and disclosure of consumer, health, financial, employee, and other sensitive information. We provide our clients with comprehensive cybersecurity legal services, from governance, preparedness, and compliance to data breach response, and defense of regulatory investigations and multidistrict class-action litigation.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on privacy compliance aspects of transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, capital markets transactions, and technology transactions.
• Draft privacy and security policies, negotiate privacy-related contracts, and prepare data processing agreements.
• Handle all privacy and security components of corporate transactions, including M&A deals, IPOs, and due diligence.
• Stay ahead of legal developments across federal privacy laws (e.g., TCPA, GLBA, FCRA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, and the FTC Act), state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), and international privacy laws and regimes (e.g., GDPR), translating changes into practical guidance.
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients to develop practical, compliant data governance strategies, negotiate the privacy and security components of commercial services agreements, and build lasting client relationships.
• Lead and assist with incident response, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory strategy.

Requirements

• Bar admission in good standing in Florida is required.
• Four or more years of relevant legal experience in data privacy, with a clear trajectory for advancement.
• A solid understanding of federal privacy laws (e.g., TCPA, GLBA, FCRA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, and the FTC Act), state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), international privacy laws and regimes (e.g., GDPR), and technology and data flows.
• Experience counseling clients on privacy compliance aspects of transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, capital markets transactions, and technology transactions.
• Experience drafting privacy and security policies and negotiating privacy-related contracts or data processing agreements.
• An aptitude for technology and an understanding of how online technologies work; experience with AI counseling, including advising on AI governance frameworks, AI-related contract provisions, and emerging AI regulations, is highly valued as this is a growing area of our practice.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and proactively lead on driving matters forward with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, along with superior academic credentials and strong professional references.

Qualifications

• Exceptional candidates looking to broaden their practices to privacy and cybersecurity with experience in either M&A or technology transactions will be considered.

Skills

• Strong understanding of federal and state privacy laws.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating privacy-related contracts.
• Knowledge of technology and data flows.
• Experience with AI counseling.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you. Dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities to help you grow your practice. A collegial, supportive culture that values quality work, teamwork, and work-life balance. Direct exposure to high-profile matters and sophisticated clients across a range of industries.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Flexible, hybrid work structure.