Data, Privacy, & Cybersecurity Associate Attorneys (Transactional)

Pernini Recruiting Company•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

A prestigious AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking an associate attorney to join its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice group in Austin, Texas, or Palo Alto, California. The role focuses on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues in corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other strategic commercial transactions. The attorney will advise private and public companies across industries including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech. The position offers work with a nationally recognized team on sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters, along with mentorship, professional development, and meaningful client engagement. Compensation is $225,000–$260,000, commensurate with experience and class year, with eligibility for a discretionary merit bonus. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school and an excellent academic record.
Active bar admission in Texas or California, in good standing.
1–3 years of substantive experience in privacy, data processing, cybersecurity, and transactional matters.
Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, technology transactions, or other transactional work.
Superior academic credentials and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical, drafting, and client-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising clients in technology-focused industries.
Familiarity with regulatory policy and enforcement matters.
CIPP certification.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other commercial and strategic transactions.
Conduct privacy and cybersecurity diligence in corporate and technology transactions.
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction-related privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity provisions and agreements.
Counsel clients on privacy compliance obligations and risk management considerations in complex transactions.
Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, technology, intellectual property, and regulatory practices on sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters.
Work with innovative companies in industries including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech.