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Cyber, Privacy & AI Associate Attorney

Location: Boston, MA

Are you a skilled lawyer with experience in cyber, privacy, and AI law seeking new opportunities?

Our client, a prestigious international law firm ranked in the AmLaw 50, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Cyber, Privacy & AI Practice Group in Boston. This team is widely recognized for its outstanding work and has received accolades from Chambers, Legal500, and Law360, including being named Law360’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice Group of the Year. The practice group provides comprehensive legal counsel on all aspects of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI, including regulatory compliance, product development, incident response, litigation, and regulatory defense for prominent global companies.

Candidate Profile:

• Hold a JD from a top-tier law school and have a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Massachusetts is required.
• Possess 4-7 years of substantive experience in cyber, privacy, and AI law.
• Have hands-on experience advising clients on both state and federal privacy laws and conducting due diligence in M&A, financings, and commercial transactions.
• Experience in handling class action litigation and/or regulatory defense is desired.
• Familiarity with data-driven technologies, including AI/ML and biometrics, as well as global regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of state privacy laws, HIPAA, SCA, PIPA, CIPA, ECPA, Patriot/Cloud Act, GDPR, and GLBA is a plus.
• Prior experience defending enforcement actions by state attorneys general, FTC, OCR/HHS, SEC Cybersecurity Unit, and EU regulators is highly valued.
• Background in incident response.
• Preferably have experience in a large law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a wide range of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related issues, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and governance programs.
• Provide strategic counsel on data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and other global regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in conducting due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and financings, evaluating privacy and cybersecurity risks.
• Represent clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions before the FTC, SEC, DOJ, and global regulators.
• Lead incident response efforts, including data breach investigations, regulatory notifications, ransomware negotiations, and cyberattack mitigation strategies.
• Handle class action litigation and defend clients in high-stakes cybersecurity and AI-related lawsuits.

Why Join Us?

This opportunity allows associates to work alongside pioneers in the field of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI law, and be at the forefront of these rapidly evolving areas. The practice represents leading technology, finance, and healthcare companies, and offers the chance to tackle cutting-edge legal challenges that shape the future of cyber and privacy law. The firm promotes a collaborative and flexible work environment, providing mentorship, professional development resources, and the opportunity to work with highly regarded partners who are committed to training the next generation of legal leaders.

The position offers competitive compensation starting at $310,000+ based on class year and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous parental leave, and robust professional development programs. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys looking to expand their expertise in a practice area with significant impact and growth potential.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.