Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate

About the role

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate to join its growing practice. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated domestic and international clients across financial services, healthcare, technology and other regulated industries. The successful candidate will advise on complex privacy compliance, cybersecurity incident response, data governance and regulatory matters, working closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex privacy compliance matters
• Manage cybersecurity incident response, including data breaches and ransomware
• Handle regulatory notifications and engagement with government authorities
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence
• Manage vendor risk and cross-border data transfers
• Draft and negotiate data processing agreements
• Advise on cookies, tracking technologies, and related compliance
• Support regulatory investigations

Requirements

• 3–6 years of relevant experience, ideally within a reputable law firm
• Strong understanding of US state privacy legislation, GDPR, and federal privacy regulations (including HIPAA and GLBA)
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Admission to the relevant state bar

Skills

• Experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements
• Advising on cookies and tracking technologies
• Managing cybersecurity incidents involving data breaches, ransomware, and regulatory notifications
• Privacy and cybersecurity due diligence
• Vendor risk management
• Cross-border data transfers
• Regulatory investigations and engagement with government authorities
• Advising clients across multiple jurisdictions
• Handling complex, time-sensitive cybersecurity matters

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement (two days remote per week)
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression

Pay

$200K – $250K + Bonus

Schedule

Hybrid: two days working remotely each week

Locations

• New York, NY
• Boston, MA
• Washington, DC
• Multiple US Offices

Posted 22 Oct 2026 by Nick Sankarsingh, Director Intellectual Property (retained search)