Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate (3rd4th Year) - S.F.
$260k - $310kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate (3rd–4th Year)
Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $260,000–$310,000 annually
Posted: 30+ Days Ago
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law Global 100 firm seeking a 3rd to 4th year associate to join its Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice in San Francisco. This is a shareholder (partner-track) opportunity offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work with nationally recognized practitioners across industries including technology, healthcare, e-commerce, retail, fintech, and entertainment.
Key Responsibilities:Advise clients on global and U.S. data protection legal frameworks, including CCPA, GDPR, FTC Act, and other state and international privacy laws.
Provide compliance counseling for HIPAA, GLBA, FCRA, COPPA, TCPA, CAN-SPAM, and other relevant statutes.
Draft and revise privacy policies, incident response plans, data processing agreements, and service contracts.
Assist with regulatory inquiries and investigations related to privacy compliance and data breaches.
Provide due diligence support on corporate transactions involving privacy and security risks.
Counsel clients on AI governance programs and applicable federal/state regulations, including the EU AI Act.
Contribute to data breach response planning and execution.
Collaborate with a cross-office team on cutting-edge privacy and cybersecurity matters.
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Admission and good standing with the California State Bar.
3–4 years of experience focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Strong background in advising companies on privacy compliance frameworks and industry-specific regulations.
Demonstrated excellence in legal research, writing, and communication.
IAPP CIPP/US and/or CIPP/EU certification strongly preferred.
Practical, solution-oriented thinker with strong client service focus.
Deep understanding of internet infrastructure and digital regulatory trends.
Experience negotiating data protection agreements and working with clients in a variety of sectors.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence regulation is a plus.
The Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team provides strategic, business-oriented legal advice on domestic and international privacy regulations, cybersecurity, AI governance, cross-border data flows, and compliance risks. The team is known for its depth of industry knowledge, global reach, and high-profile publications in the data protection space.
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