Junior Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate
About The Position
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. This solicitation is for the firm’s Silicon Valley (CA) office only. 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. California bar membership (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. #LI-HYBRID
Requirements
- 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
- Strong professional references
- California bar membership (as appropriate) or eligibility to take the next available exam is required
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
