Privacy amp Cybersecurity Associate

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Job Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. This position offers significant client-facing responsibility and project leadership in data privacy compliance and policy development. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws and sector-specific regulations, particularly in the health and financial industries. The role is suited for a motivated, detail-oriented professional seeking to lead client matters and deliver practical legal guidance in a collaborative legal environment.

Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Duties:

• Advise clients on compliance with U.S. state privacy laws such as CCPA, WA MHMD, and others

• Conduct gap assessments and assist in building data privacy compliance programs

• Draft and develop privacy-related documents, including:

  • Privacy policies and business guidance

  • Data subject rights (DSR) procedures

  • Incident response plans and tabletop exercises

  • Contract templates and playbooks

• Provide counsel on adtech, data sales/sharing, cookies, and targeted advertising

• Advise clients in health and financial sectors on laws such as HIPAA, GLBA, CalFIPA, FCRA, 42 CFR Part 2, and others

• Collaborate with supervising partners and support junior attorneys or paralegals as needed

• Assist clients in prioritizing risks and implementing practical, scalable solutions

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of experience focused on data privacy compliance counseling

• In-depth experience with U.S. state privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA and similar frameworks)

• Prior work with adtech and online tracking (e.g., TCPA, CAN-SPAM, DAA/NAI/IAB) strongly preferred

• Familiarity with legal issues in the health/life sciences and financial sectors strongly preferred

• Experience managing complex or large-scale privacy compliance projects

• Must be capable of working independently and within a collaborative team

• Law firm experience required (boutique firms considered)

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-US, CIPT, or CIPM)

Certifications (Required):

• Admission to practice law in the jurisdiction of application

Skills:

• Excellent legal writing, communication, and presentation skills

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities

• Detail-oriented with sound legal judgment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment

• Skilled in building client relationships and providing clear, practical guidance

Benefits:

• Benefits package may include:

• • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts

  • Life and disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

  • Paid time off and firm holidays

  • Parental leave and family support services

  • Billable hour credit for wellness activities

  • Mentorship, training, and career development resources

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306