Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA; or San Francisco, CA.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 4-7 years of experience to join a nationally recognized Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice. The team advises leading global companies on cutting-edge privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence matters, including regulatory compliance, governance, product counseling, mergers and acquisitions, data breach response, litigation, investigations, and complex commercial transactions.
Responsibilities
Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and international privacy and cybersecurity laws.
Counsel clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI issues arising in product development, governance programs, and commercial transactions.
Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other strategic transactions.
Advise on AI governance, machine learning, biometrics, and other emerging data-driven technologies.
Assist clients with data breach investigations, incident response, and cybersecurity preparedness.
Represent clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement matters involving privacy and cybersecurity laws.
Support complex privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related litigation matters.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters.
Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active membership in a U.S. state bar.
4-7 years of cybersecurity, privacy, and technology law experience.
Experience advising clients on federal and state privacy laws and conducting privacy due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, financings, and commercial transactions.
Working knowledge of AI, machine learning, biometrics, and related regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with GDPR, UK GDPR, and international data transfer requirements is preferred.
Familiarity with HIPAA, ECPA, the Patriot Act/Cloud Act, and related privacy laws is a plus.
Experience with data breach response and regulatory investigations involving agencies such as the FTC, SEC, OCR/HHS, state attorneys general, or international regulators is a plus.
Large law firm experience is required.
Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $310,000+, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package, including: