Technology Licensing, Data Privacy & Security Associate

About the Role

Quarles & Brady LLP is seeking a talented lateral associate with 4–7 years of experience to join our Technology Licensing, Data Privacy and Security team. The position is open to any of our office locations under a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and international data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations, and emerging AI governance frameworks
• Counsel clients across industries on data asset management strategies and privacy program development
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of technology and commercial agreements, including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, software licensing, technology development, IT professional services, outsourcing, supply chain, commercial hardware and services, and non-disclosure agreements
• Draft and review data protection agreements, data processing addenda, and IP and privacy provisions in corporate transactional agreements
• Advise clients on IP ownership, protection, and licensing strategies across a variety of industry sectors
• Lead and support incident response efforts, including breach investigation, notification, and regulatory reporting
• Advise clients on artificial intelligence governance, responsible AI deployment, and associated legal and compliance risks
• Conduct privacy impact assessments, data mapping, and risk analyses for clients across regulated industries
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise clients on emerging obligations and enforcement trends
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas – including corporate, intellectual property, and litigation – to deliver integrated solutions on transactions, disputes, and compliance matters
• Contribute to client-facing thought leadership, including alerts, webinars, and speaking engagements

Qualifications

Required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 4–7 years of substantive experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or information governance at a law firm or in-house legal department
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements and advising on privacy compliance programs
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple client matters and work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred:

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or AIGP certification
• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior associates

Pay

$175,000 – $280,000

Benefits

Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and great benefits to employees, including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability, and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours.