Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate (transactional)

Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate (transactional) Silicon Valley, United States | Posted on 03/04/2026 DATA PRIVACY + CYBERSECURITY TRANSACTIONS ASSOCIATE (5+ YEARS) Austin or Palo Alto | AmLaw 100 | Confidential Search Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring a senior associate to join its Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity team, focused on privacy and cyber issues that sit inside high-value corporate and technology deals. The practice is Chambers-recognized in privacy and data security and works closely with market-leading corporate and tech transactions teams. Role Summary You will advise on the full range of privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity issues in corporate transactions, including: M&A (buy-side and sell-side), including diligence, risk allocation, and data-as-an-asset issues Public offerings and capital markets matters where privacy and cyber diligence are front and center Commercial and strategic technology transactions, including product, platform, and data-sharing arrangements Work for companies in AI/ML, cloud, software, and fintech, among other tech-forward sectors 5+ years of relevant experience in: M&A, capital markets, technology transactions, transactional work (privacy/cyber angle required) Comfort drafting and negotiating deal terms tied to data rights, security obligations, incident history, and regulatory exposure Experience with tech industry clients and regulatory policy/enforcement exposure is valued. CIPP certification is a plus. JD from an ABA-accredited law school; excellent writing skills; top business judgment. True deal-side privacy/cyber you will be embedded in major transactions, not siloed. Platform and matters the firm is deeply positioned in the innovation economy and runs high-profile corporate and tech transactions across growth stages. Team credibility Chambers-recognized privacy and data security capability, including strength in transaction-driven privacy issues. Compensation $260,000 - $365,000 base (based on class year) plus discretionary merit bonus. Benefits depth monthly wellness reimbursement, family-building benefits (including IVF/adoption/surrogacy/egg-freezing), strong parental support, and firm-paid professional expenses (CLE/bar dues) Location Preference for Austin or Palo Alto. Click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the \"I'mInterested\" button to send us your information confidentially: #J-18808-Ljbffr