Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate

Position: Associate – Privacy & Cybersecurity
Practice Area: Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Experience Level: 4–6 Years
Location: Preference for Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington, DC (Other U.S. offices considered)

Position Overview

A top-tier international law firm is seeking an associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group. The role focuses on counseling clients on U.S.-based privacy compliance and other data-related matters across industries, with a strong emphasis on state privacy laws, adtech, and sector-specific regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data privacy compliance strategies and risk mitigation

• Conduct privacy gap assessments and develop end-to-end compliance programs

• Draft policies, procedures, incident response plans, guidance documents, and contracting templates

• Provide tailored advice on privacy laws such as CCPA, WA MHMD, and related legislation

• Counsel clients in regulated sectors such as financial services and healthcare on GLBA, HIPAA, FCRA, and other sector-specific rules

• Collaborate directly with partners and interface with clients on priority initiatives

• Occasionally supervise paralegals and junior associates

Candidate Requirements

• 4–6 years of focused data privacy counseling experience (not incident response or M&A diligence)

• Strong knowledge of state privacy laws, adtech rules (e.g., TCPA, CAN-SPAM, DAA/NAI/IAB guidelines), and cookies/trackers compliance

• Preferred background in financial and health/life sciences sectors

• Strong drafting, communication, and organizational skills

• Able to independently manage projects and facilitate implementation

• Large law firm experience preferred (boutique specialists considered)

• Privacy certifications (CIPP-US, CIPT, CIPM) preferred but not required

• Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction of the applying office

Compensation

• Base Salary by Class Year (USD):

  • 2025/2024: $225,000

  • 2023: $235,000

  • 2022: $260,000

  • 2021: $310,000

  • 2020: $365,000

  • 2019: $390,000

  • 2018: $420,000

  • 2017+: $435,000