Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

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Job Title: Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate to join its Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice group. This role offers the opportunity to support leading technology-driven businesses in managing critical cybersecurity incidents, navigating global privacy regulations, and advising on cutting-edge legal issues related to digital risk. The successful candidate will be part of a forward-thinking team working on regulatory compliance, incident response, and privacy issues in complex transactions.

Duties:

• Assist clients in managing high-stakes cybersecurity incidents and internal investigations

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity regulatory compliance

• Support corporate transactions with privacy and cybersecurity due diligence and negotiation

• Advise cybersecurity companies on legal concerns related to threat intelligence and security research

• Engage with clients in technology, media, finance, and other regulated sectors on evolving legal standards

• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices to provide comprehensive client support

• Contribute to the strategic growth of the firm’s cybersecurity legal practice

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of post-JD experience with a focus on privacy, data protection, and/or cybersecurity law

• Prior involvement in data breach response or related investigations strongly preferred

• Experience with federal/state regulatory frameworks (e.g., FTC, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, NYDFS)

• Familiarity with cybersecurity issues in M&A, technology transactions, or incident response counseling

Education:

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

• Excellent academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction; ability to gain admission in Washington if not already admitted

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Detail-oriented with an ability to handle complex, sensitive matters under time pressure

• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for data and cybersecurity law

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable engaging directly with sophisticated clients and handling high-level responsibility

Job Location:

• Seattle, WA

Benefits:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements

• Virtual mental health and counseling services are available 24/7

• Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents

• Inclusive family-building benefits (e.g., IVF, surrogacy, adoption, egg-freezing)

• Paid parental leave and family care support programs

• Access to parenting and caregiving resources, including tutoring and college planning

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with firm contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

• 401(k) plan with eligibility for firm match

• Commuter and parking benefit options

• Basic and supplemental life insurance coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability plans

• Optional long-term care, critical illness, and accident insurance

• Voluntary identity theft protection and pet insurance

• Medicare advisory services

• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) costs covered

• Reimbursement of bar dues and bar exam-related fees

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