Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice.

Locations

New York, NY or Washington, D.C.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and data breach response . This role offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients across financial services, healthcare, life sciences, technology, and asset management on complex matters at the intersection of data, technology, and law.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with U.S. and international data protection and privacy laws.
• Draft and review privacy policies, data processing agreements, cybersecurity protocols, and related documentation.
• Analyze and interpret privacy and cybersecurity regulations and advise clients regarding compliance obligations.
• Respond to data breaches and coordinate cybersecurity incident response activities.
• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Represent clients in data-related litigation, regulatory investigations, and enforcement proceedings.
• Advise clients regarding evolving data protection and cybersecurity requirements.
• Monitor developments in privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Provide training and guidance regarding privacy and cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to implement data protection and cybersecurity measures.
• Utilize AI technologies responsibly and ethically to support legal research, analysis, and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant data privacy, cybersecurity, and/or data protection experience at a law firm.
• Experience handling complex, sophisticated matters involving nuanced privacy and cybersecurity issues.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, CPRA , and other U.S. and international privacy frameworks.
• Experience responding to data breaches and managing cybersecurity incident investigations.
• Experience with data-related litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and regulatory matters.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar and eligibility to practice required.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency using AI technologies responsibly and ethically, including protecting confidentiality, verifying outputs, and exercising independent legal judgment.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $260,000–$390,000 annually , depending on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

Application Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript .