Privacy Lawyer

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A prominent international law firm is seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to join its U.S. Data Protection, Privacy, and Cybersecurity team. The role focuses on providing legal advice to clients across various industries on privacy and data protection compliance, primarily involving U.S. federal and state privacy laws, GDPR, and cross-border data regulations. The position is ideal for a privacy attorney with 3–7 years of relevant legal experience and a proactive approach to advising on regulatory frameworks, contractual obligations, and data governance.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Advise clients on compliance with:

  • U.S. privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, COPPA, TCPA, FTC Act)

  • GDPR and other global frameworks

  • State-level privacy regulations and legislative developments

• Design, implement, and evaluate privacy compliance programs and risk mitigation strategies

• Counsel on cross-border data transfers, localization requirements, and international data flow laws

• Provide guidance on privacy implications in digital products, advertising, AI, and big data

• Draft and negotiate:

  • Data protection agreements

  • Vendor and consumer data-sharing contracts

• Develop and evaluate privacy notices, consent frameworks, and consumer rights protocols

• Conduct privacy due diligence in M&A and other corporate transactions

• Assist with regulatory enforcement, investigations, and consumer complaints

• Support readiness for upcoming privacy laws and harmonization across jurisdictions

• Contribute to incident response efforts and collaborate with forensic teams on breach notification

• Participate in privacy tabletop exercises and evaluate incident response plans

• Advise on enterprise data governance, security frameworks, and risk management strategies

Requirements

• 3–7 years of legal experience focused on privacy and data protection law

• Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state privacy laws; familiarity with GDPR strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience counseling clients on privacy issues and managing regulatory risk

• Ability to independently handle complex matters and interface with cross-functional teams

• Proven skills in drafting and negotiating privacy-related contracts and documentation

• Prior experience in a law firm preferred; in-house experience with relevant depth considered

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Certifications

• CIPP/US, CIPT, or equivalent certifications (preferred but not required)

Skills

• Expertise in global and domestic privacy frameworks

• Strong legal writing and verbal communication abilities

• Client-focused and capable of handling high-level privacy advisory work

• Effective at working collaboratively across departments and disciplines

• Strategic thinker with an eye for regulatory trends and industry best practices

Benefits

• • Compensation in other markets varies by local benchmarks

  • Bonus potential based on performance

• Health & wellness:

  • Three medical plans

  • Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts

  • Lyra mental health support (8 free sessions/year)

  • Free Peloton app membership

  • Spot Pet Insurance

  • Fertility benefits through Carrot Fertility

• Paid time off:

  • Minimum of 20 days per year based on tenure and role

  • 11 firm holidays

  • Minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave

• Career development & support:

  • Executive coaching for attorneys with 250+ business development hours

  • Reimbursement for client relationship-building activities

  • Referral bonus program ($50,000 for successful hires)

• Community & impact:

  • 8 hours of paid time annually for pro bono or volunteer service

• Work environment emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306