Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Litigation Associate (Privacy and Cyber)- DC

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group . The firm represents leading global clients across industries in data privacy , cybersecurity , and technology-related litigation and regulatory matters. The position is ideal for an attorney with a strong interest in cutting-edge legal issues and technology. Key Responsibilities

  • Handle complex litigation and regulatory enforcement matters related to data privacy and cybersecurity.

  • Provide legal counseling on compliance with privacy laws including U.S., EU, and APEC regulations.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on privacy risk assessments and data breach response .

  • Support clients in government investigations and privacy-related class action defense .

  • Stay current on emerging legal and technological issues impacting data protection.

Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

  • Active bar membership in California, D.C., or New York.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, or related litigation.

  • Experience with government regulation , global privacy frameworks , and data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

  • Demonstrated technical aptitude or familiarity with how modern technologies function.

  • CIPP certification (Certified Information Privacy Professional) is a plus.

  • Strong legal research , writing , and oral advocacy skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication and the ability to work with global clients and teams.

Vacancy posted 18 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Litigation Associate (Privacy and Cyber)- DC in Washington DC vacancy
  • $310k - $390k

     ...Job Description Job Description Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate Attorney – Midlevel Location: Chicago | Washington, DC | New York | San Francisco Practice Area: Cyber...  ...midlevel associate with experience in litigation and/or regulatory enforcement... 
    Cyber
    Fixed term contract

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    14 days ago
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy Senior Associate Washington, D.C. The Washington, DC office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening in its Cyber/ Privacy Team, within its Litigation & Trial Practice group, for a Senior associate with 5 + years' experience. More experienced... 
    Cyber
    Work at office
    Immediate start

    Alston & Bird's Antitrust Group

    Washington DC
    3 days ago
  • Associates - Cybersecurity, Privacy and Communications - Regulatory LEW I S & ASSOCIATES...  ...internationally recognized Antitrust, Litigation and Securities practice...  ...positions in Washington DC with lawyers who have two...  ..., experience with cyber and information security planning... 
    Cyber
    Fixed term contract

    Lewis & Associates

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  • A leading legal staffing firm is seeking associates for a Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Communications Practice located in Washington, DC. Candidates with 2-4 years of post-JD experience...  ...privacy work, engaging in compliance and litigation matters. Successful applicants will need... 
    Suggested

    Lewis & Associates

    Washington DC
    3 days ago
  • $135k - $180k

    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Business Development Manager in Washington, DC. This role involves providing business development support to their Privacy + Cyber Practice Group. Key responsibilities include developing business strategies, crafting pitch materials... 
    Cyber

    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  •  ...Antitrust Group in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Cybersecurity & Privacy Junior Associate with 2-3 years of experience in cybersecurity and privacy...  ...background. This role will involve working within the Cyber/Privacy Team, focusing on breach investigations and crisis... 
    Cyber

    Alston & Bird's Antitrust Group

    Washington DC
    3 days ago
  • $147k - $220k

     ...will provide marketing and business development expertise for our Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation team and other practice groups in the Sage...  ...Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $147,000 - $220,000 Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston,... 
    Cyber
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Orrick

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  •  ...enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and AI....  ...(DoDI 5200.48), FOIA (DoDM 5400.07), privacy (PII), and litigation/legal-hold requirements. Package,...  ...alternate site. Must be local to the DC Metro Area with reliable transportation... 
    Cyber
    Work at office
    Local area

    Shrgroup.net

    Arlington, VA
    15 hours ago
  • $144k - $180k

    United Way Worldwide is looking for a Senior Director, Privacy and Cybersecurity in Alexandria, VA. This role requires extensive expertise in developing and managing privacy and cyber initiatives, compliance with privacy regulations, and leading a team. The ideal candidate... 
    Cyber
    Worldwide

    United Way Worldwide

    Alexandria, VA
    3 days ago
  •  ...part-time Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in Washington, DC. This role includes managing the cybersecurity lifecycle and requires active DoD Secret clearance along with experience in risk... 
    Cyber
    Part time

    NOVA Corporation

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  • A leading cybersecurity firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Cyber Consultant to apply cybersecurity principles and compliance with Federal guidelines. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and an active Secret... 
    Cyber

    Dovel Technologies, Inc

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  • $235k - $310k

    Hogan Lovells’s Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group seeks a mid‑level associate with approximately 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, and...  ...notice obligations. Regulatory interaction following cyber incidents—such as preparing regulatory responses... 
    Cyber
    Relocation

    Hogan Lovells

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  • A prestigious law firm in Washington is seeking an experienced Cyber Security & Data Privacy Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join their team. Ideal candidates should have 3-6 years of relevant experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, assisting clients with compliance... 
    Cyber

    Elgen Staffing

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  • $188k - $248k

     ...Our team has partnered with a litigation boutique seeking to add a 2-4 year litigation associate to their team. Judicial law clerks are welcome to apply! Candidates...  ...encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we... 
    Local area
    Work from home
    Flexible hours
    2 days per week

    LHH Recruitment Solutions

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  • $160k

    Bow Wave LLC is seeking a Full Time Technical Program Manager based in Washington, DC. This role is integral to driving high-performance projects in Cyber Security, collaborating closely with a dedicated team. Candidates should have a strong background in network engineering... 
    Cyber
    Full time

    Bow-Wave-LLC

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  • $180k - $300k

     ...Offensive Cybersecurity Engineer / Relocation Offered To Washington DC Washington, District Of Columbia Onsite Full Time $180...  ...team with backgrounds spanning top-tier AI labs and offensive cyber organizations (including alumni from leading frontier labs, defense... 
    Cyber
    Full time
    Work at office
    Relocation
    Relocation package

    Motion Recruitment

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  • $100k - $145k

     ...Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for a Defensive Cyber Operations Analyst who will perform continuous system monitoring to identify...  ..., DISA STIGs Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls Experience with RHEL Experience in performing... 
    Cyber
    Full time
    For contractors
    Local area

    BuddoBot

    Washington DC
    3 days ago
  • $146k - $232k

     ...Expert, SOC & Platform Operations (FedRAMP required - Washington DC) Job Description As our Cybersecurity Expert you will play...  ...Centre (SOC), while also contributing broadly across other cyber security and platform-related initiatives. This role is... 
    Cyber
    Full time
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Work visa
    Relocation package
    Shift work
    3 days per week

    Philips

    Washington DC
    5 days ago
  • $144k - $180k

     ...Hybrid/ 3 days in office - Alexandria, VA) The Senior Director, Privacy and Cybersecurity provides leadership to protect United Way...  ...years of expert‑level experience in privacy, cybersecurity, or cyber law, with 5+ years in managing a security team Excellent organization... 
    Cyber
    Work at office
    Local area
    Worldwide

    United Way Worldwide

    Alexandria, VA
    3 days ago
  • $100k - $145k

     ...position will be based out of the Washington DC Metro area with hybrid schedule...  ...related field ~3+ years of relevant Cyber experience ~ Experience as an RMF Engineer...  ...specialty ~ Hands-on Tool experience associated to role ~ Experience with NIST 800-53... 
    Cyber
    Full time
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Local area

    BuddoBot

    Washington DC
    3 days ago
  •  ...We are seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Project Manager to join our client’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (COE) in Washington, DC. This role involves managing the Airo Fleet technology project within the Cybersecurity Department. The project is extensive and multifaceted... 
    Cyber
    Contract work
    For contractors
    Work experience placement

    Cedent

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  • $70 per hour

     ...Title: Senior Data Modeler/ Architect Location: Washington, DC/ Chicago, IL/ Denver, CO/ Charlotte, NC/ Addison, TX (5 days onsite...  ...the data- identity & access management, ALL focused on cyber security data NOT banking data Develop common information model... 
    Cyber
    Weekly pay
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Experis/Manpower Group

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  • $70 per hour

    Job Title Senior Data Modeler/ Architect Location Washington, DC / Chicago, IL / Denver, CO / Charlotte, NC / Addison, TX (5 days onsite...  ...Understand the data‑identity & access management, focused on cyber-security data, not banking data Develop common information model... 
    Cyber
    Weekly pay
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  •  ...Security Specialist (AWS) Washington, DC We are seeking a highly experienced Senior...  ..., minimize, or quickly recover from cyber-attacks or other serious cloud events....  ...Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate At least one of the following... 
    Cyber

    Providge Consulting

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  • $215k - $380k

    A prestigious legal firm located in Washington, DC is seeking a mid-level or senior litigation associate for a new role that offers a competitive salary ranging from $215k to $380k. This position comes with no billable hours requirement, allowing for a more flexible work... 
    Flexible hours

    Yates Legal Search

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  • Position Title: Privacy and Controlled Unclassified Information Lead Program: SBA Enterprise Cybersecurity Services (ECS) Position Summary...  ...compliance initiatives. This position aligns with the HACS SIN Cyber Task Manager labor category and provides leadership, oversight,... 
    Cyber

    cFocus Software Incorporated

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  •  ...Security Specialist (API) Washington, DC We are seeking a highly skilled Senior...  ...prevent, minimize, or quickly recover from cyber-attacks or other serious cloud events....  ...Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate (strongly preferred). At least one of... 
    Cyber

    Providge Consulting

    Washington DC
    17 days ago
  • Cyber Security & Data Privacy Mid-Level Associate Attorney Washington, District of Columbia 08/18/2025 Compensation: 260000.-390000. / Annually Our client, one of the largest, most prestigious law firms in the United States, has an immediate need for an experienced, Cyber... 
    Cyber
    Work experience placement
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    Elgen Staffing

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  • $265k - $420k

     ...IP&T Litigation Associate - Washington, DC{ED3BE739-78F4-47F8-A186-3A905A0C6E93} Regional Capabilities Posted on June 2, 2026 Culture and Engagement at Dentons Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating... 
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Local area

    Dentons US LLP

    Washington DC
    3 days ago
  •  ...Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) that provides enterprise IT and cyber security services, cloud technology, and data analytics solutions...  ...encouraged to apply! Cyber Security SME(TS/SCI) Washington DC Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree Required Experience:... 
    Cyber
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    iSenpai

    Washington DC
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Litigation Associate (Privacy and Cyber)- DC. Be the first to apply!