Junior Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate

Job Description Summary Fenwick & West is looking to expand its Chambers-ranked Privacy & Security practice by adding a junior associate with two to four years of experience in privacy and cybersecurity law as it relates to business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, licensing and other technology transactions, and general commercial contracting. Job Description Fenwick & West is dedicated to serving technology and life sciences companies, from innovators to market leaders in such industries as artificial intelligence, social media, gaming, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, cryptocurrency, and digital health care. We help companies of all sizes plan for growth and manage the risks associated with the collection, use, and disclosure of consumer, health, financial, employee, and other sensitive information. We provide our clients with comprehensive cybersecurity legal services, from governance, preparedness, and compliance to data breach response, and defense of regulatory investigations and multidistrict class‑action litigation. The Ideal Candidate Will Have A solid understanding of federal privacy laws (e.g., TCPA, GLBA, FCRA, CAN‑SPAM, COPPA, and the FTC Act), state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), international privacy laws and regimes (e.g., GDPR), and technology and data flows; Experience counseling clients on privacy compliance aspects of transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, capital markets transactions, and technology transactions; Experience with drafting privacy and security policies, negotiating privacy‑related contracts or data processing agreements; Superior academic credentials; Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills; and Strong professional references. Experience with AI counseling is desirable but not essential. Exceptional candidates looking to transition to privacy and cybersecurity with experience in either M&A or technology transactions will be considered. Bar membership in the jurisdiction where applying (as appropriate) or eligibility to take the next available exam is required. Applicants should complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal. Benefits And Compensation Details At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits. The Anticipated Range For This Position Is $235,000 - $310,000 Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fenwick & West