Data, Privacy, & Cybersecurity Associate Attorneys (Transactional)

DATA, PRIVACY, & CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS (TRANSACTIONAL PRIVACY)

Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice group

Locations: Austin, TX/ Palo Alto, CA

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 law firm , is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters arising in c orporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other strategic commercial transactions . The successful candidate will join an industry-leading team advising both private and public companies across a broad range of innovative sectors, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Texas or California , in good standing
• 1-3 years of substantive experience in privacy, data processing, cybersecurity, and transactional matters
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, technology transactions, or other transactional work is required
• Experience advising clients in technology-focused industries is preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory policy and enforcement matters is desirable
• CIPP certification is a plus
• Superior academic credentials and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical, drafting, and client-management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other commercial and strategic transactions
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity diligence in connection with corporate and technology transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction-related privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity provisions and agreements
• Counsel clients regarding privacy compliance obligations and risk management considerations in complex transactions
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, technology, intellectual property, and regulatory practices to support sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters
• Work with innovative companies in emerging industries, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally recognized Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity team at the forefront of today's most significant technology and business transactions. Attorneys in this practice advise leading companies on cutting-edge privacy and cybersecurity issues impacting transformative deals across rapidly evolving industries. The firm fosters a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and meaningful client engagement. You will gain hands‑on experience with sophisticated matters while building a highly marketable practice in one of the fastest-growing areas of law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary : $225,000 – $260,000 , commensurate with experience and class year
• Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; parking benefits and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks : Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling, pet insurance, access to discounts and additional perks

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.