Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate; transactional
Listed on 2026-06-01
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security, Data Security
Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate (transactional)
Austin, 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 SummaryYou 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, or transactional work with a privacy/cyber angle
- 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
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).
Preference for Austin or Palo Alto.
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