Overview In this role you will advise clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection across U.S. and international frameworks. You will collaborate with a nationally recognized practice group to address regulatory compliance, governance, and incident response in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on guiding cross-border data protection efforts, due diligence, and policy development to mitigate risk. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to shape client strategies in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This opportunity offers mentorship, professional development, and advancement within a leading privacy and data protection practice.
Compensation / Benefits- base salary
- comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) plan
- paid parental leave
- relocation expenses
- wellness initiatives
Responsibilities- Advise clients on privacy compliance, data governance, and data protection requirements across industries
- Assist with regulatory compliance efforts under U.S. and international privacy frameworks
- Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence in corporate transactions
- Draft, review, and update privacy policies and data processing agreements
- Support incident preparedness, investigations, and risk-management initiatives
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance on emerging privacy and cybersecurity requirements
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on regulatory, transactional, and advisory matters
Key requirements- 1-3 years of substantive privacy, cybersecurity, or data protection experience
- Experience advising clients on privacy compliance and regulatory matters
- Familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including state and federal requirements
- Exposure to international privacy laws and cross-border considerations (preferred)
- Strong legal research, drafting, and communication skills
- Excellent client-facing advice and regulatory analysis
- Bar admission in Washington, D.C. in good standing (or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar)
- Comparable law firm experience strongly preferred
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- strong analytical and drafting abilities
- excellent written and verbal communication
- client-focused advisory mindset
- privacy compliance
- data protection frameworks
- due diligence in transactions
