Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney (4-7 Years) – New York, NY- 381535
23 hours ago
New York
Job ID: 381535 Practice area:- Data Privacy - Transactional Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney (4-7 Years) – Am Law Firm | New York, NY | Technology & Privacy Practice Keywords: Data Privacy Attorney, Cyber Security Attorney, Privacy Compliance Attorney, GDPR Attorney, CCPA Attorney, CPRA Compliance Attorney, Data Privacy Lawyer, Privacy Attorney New York, New York legal jobs, Attorney jobs NYC, NY Bar required, Cybersecurity Law Attorney, Privacy Transactions Attorney, Law firm privacy associate, Partner-track position,data processing agreement, DPA, standard contractual clauses, privacy policy, cross-border transfer, SaaS privacy, controller-processor, data map, vendor contract, information security addendum, data transfer impact assessment A prestigious Am Law firm is seeking a Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney with 4-7 years of experience to join its sophisticated New York office. This position offers the opportunity to work with innovative technology companies, emerging growth businesses, and leading life sciences organizations on complex privacy, cybersecurity, and data compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have experience advising clients on privacy regulations, data security compliance, and transactional privacy matters involving GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and evolving cybersecurity laws. This New York legal job provides substantial client interaction, leadership opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge legal issues shaping the future of technology and privacy law. This opportunity is actively interviewing and represents a strong partner-track position within a nationally recognized technology-focused legal practice. Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers. Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on cyber, data privacy, and information security compliance matters, • Counsel businesses regarding GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and related global privacy regulations, • Conduct privacy and cybersecurity due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions, • Draft and negotiate data processing agreements, privacy schedules, and data protection provisions in commercial agreements, • Assist clients with incident response planning and data breach management, • Guide organizations through evolving privacy compliance frameworks and regulatory obligations, • Work directly with technology, healthcare, and emerging company clients on complex data privacy issues, • Lead significant client projects and collaborate with cross-functional legal teams, • Monitor developments in cybersecurity and privacy regulations affecting clients across industries Qualifications • 4-7 years of cyber, privacy, or data protection experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment, • Experience advising clients on GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and cybersecurity compliance matters, • Strong transactional privacy and data governance experience preferred, • Ability to independently manage sophisticated projects and client relationships, • Excellent legal writing, drafting, and analytical skills, • Strong communication and counseling abilities, • Experience working with technology, life sciences, or emerging company clients preferred, • High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school Education • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required Certifications • Privacy-related certifications preferred, • Relevant cybersecurity or data privacy certifications considered a plus Skills • Strong analytical and issue-spotting abilities, • Advanced legal drafting and negotiation skills, • Experience managing sophisticated privacy compliance projects, • Ability to lead client-facing matters independently, • Strong organizational and project management capabilities, • Deep understanding of cybersecurity and privacy regulations Culture & Firm Appeal This opportunity is with a highly respected top-tier law firm widely recognized for its innovative legal work in the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm has built a strong reputation for representing emerging companies, cutting-edge technology businesses, and globally recognized organizations on complex legal matters involving privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. The firm is known for maintaining a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture while offering sophisticated legal work typically associated with elite national practices. Associates benefit from meaningful mentorship, strong professional development programs, and direct client interaction early in their careers. Attorneys at the firm frequently work on industry-defining legal matters and are encouraged to develop leadership skills while maintaining a balanced and collegial work environment. The practice offers exceptional exposure to rapidly evolving privacy regulations and emerging cybersecurity challenges impacting modern businesses. This role is especially attractive for attorneys seeking New York legal jobs involving technology transactions, data governance, privacy compliance, and high-profile client advisory work within a premier Am Law firm platform. Why This Role Is Unique • Work directly with innovative technology and life sciences companies, • Handle sophisticated privacy and cybersecurity matters with national significance, • Gain substantial client contact and leadership opportunities, • Exposure to cutting-edge issues involving GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and cybersecurity compliance, • Strong mentorship and accelerated professional development, • Collaborative and entrepreneurial law firm culture, • Excellent long-term advancement and partner-track opportunities, • Rare opportunity to join a nationally recognized technology-focused legal practice This position rarely becomes available at this level and offers attorneys the opportunity to build a highly specialized and marketable privacy law practice within a leading Am Law firm environment. Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Health savings and flexible spending accounts, • Life insurance and AD&D coverage, • Long-term care and backup care for dependents, • Generous parental leave and fertility benefits, • Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time annually, • Ten paid holidays per year, • Strong mentorship and career development opportunities Call To Action Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter. Submit your resume today to explore this exceptional Cyber/Data/Privacy Attorney opportunity in New York. Explore this elite-level partner-track opportunity with a premier technology-focused law firm. BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. 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