Privacy Associate Attorney

Join a nationally recognized privacy practice at the forefront of data protection, AI, consumer protection, and regulatory enforcement. A highly regarded Am Law firm is seeking a mid‑to‑senior‑level Privacy Associate to join its expanding practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who enjoys the intersection of privacy counseling, government investigations, emerging technologies, and complex regulatory issues.

This team advises clients ranging from innovative startups to established global companies on some of today's most challenging privacy and data‑related matters. Attorneys work collaboratively across offices on sophisticated, high‑impact engagements involving evolving federal and state privacy laws, artificial intelligence, digital advertising, sensitive data, online safety, and regulatory enforcement.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Join a nationally ranked privacy practice
• Work on cutting‑edge issues involving AI, digital advertising, health data, children's and teen privacy, online safety, and emerging state privacy laws
• Significant exposure to FTC and state attorney general investigations
• Sophisticated, client‑facing counseling responsibilities
• Collaborative, cross‑office team environment
• Hybrid work model with flexibility
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and long‑term advancement
• Highly competitive compensation ($275,000–$345,000 in DC)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, retirement planning, health benefits, and family‑support programs

Representative responsibilities include:

• Defending clients in privacy and consumer protection investigations
• Advising businesses on compliance with evolving federal and state privacy laws
• Counseling clients on complex issues involving artificial intelligence, Adtech, sensitive and health data, children's and teen privacy, data broker regulations, online safety requirements
• Drafting advocacy materials, regulatory submissions, and client guidance
• Working directly with clients to develop practical, business‑focused privacy strategies

Ideal candidates will have:

• 4+ years of privacy law experience
• National or sophisticated law firm experience
• Experience handling government investigations, regulatory matters, or privacy enforcement issues
• Strong privacy counseling and compliance experience
• Excellent writing, analytical, and client‑management skills
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in understanding how technology and data systems operate

Location:

• Opportunity available in multiple US markets, including DC, NY, and Chicago.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.