Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate

Job overview

The Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate role is listed onsite in San Francisco, CA, with additional listed locations in Washington, DC; Palo Alto; Austin; Boston; Century City; Los Angeles; New York; San Diego; and Seattle. Compensation is not specified. Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an associate for its growing Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. The associate advises technology clients on complex cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence matters. The role supports incident response, investigations, compliance, transactions, and regulatory matters through legal analysis and client counseling.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, crisis management, and regulatory response
• represent companies in cybersecurity, privacy, and AI-related investigations
• counsel on privacy and cybersecurity compliance and best practices
• provide cybersecurity guidance for technology and corporate transactions
• advise cybersecurity companies on security research and threat intelligence issues
• help clients navigate cybersecurity, AI, and privacy regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cybersecurity associate

privacy law

cyber incident response

cybersecurity investigations

artificial intelligence

regulatory response

technology transactions

san francisco ca

direct counsel

amlaw 100 firm

3+ years experience

j.d.

active bar admission

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks a mid-level to senior associate with 3+ years of relevant experience and an active bar admission in good standing.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.