Data Privacy & Security Attorney

Advise clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance compliance; draft and negotiate technology and commercial agreements; support breach investigations, notifications, and regulatory reporting; and collaborate with corporate, IP, and litigation teams. The role requires a J.D., 5-7 years of relevant legal experience, technology contract expertise, privacy compliance experience, and strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills., A prominent national law firm is seeking a lateral associate to join its technology, data privacy, and cybersecurity practice. This is a strong opportunity to work on sophisticated data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance matters for clients across a broad range of industries. The firm is looking for candidates with roughly 5-7 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or information governance.

Preferred backgrounds include privacy program development, AI governance and responsible AI deployment, incident response, and technology licensing and commercial contracting (cloud, software, and IT services agreements).

This opportunity is presented by MNF Global legal search firm, a trusted legal search firm operating for over 19 years nationally. www.mnfglobal.com

Role and Responsibilities:

• Counsel clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance compliance matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology and commercial agreements.

• Support incident response matters, including breach investigation, notification, and regulatory reporting.

• Work cross-functionally with corporate, IP, and litigation colleagues to deliver integrated client solutions.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• 5-7 years of substantive experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, or information governance at a law firm or in-house legal department.

• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements and advising on privacy compliance programs.

• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $210,000 to $250,000, commensurate with qualifications, skills, location, and relevant experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan.

• Performance bonus eligibility.

• Paid time off.