The Senior Privacy Specialist will embed privacy principles into initiatives, manage privacy risks, and provide guidance on compliance and governance across the organization.
Hybrid Senior Associate Level Privacy Law
๐ Description
- Advise clients on U.S. and international privacy laws and frameworks.
- Provide legal guidance on compliance, risk management, and incident response.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and practice leaders.
- Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to thought leadership.
- Support the expansion of the firm's rapidly growing Privacy and Data Protection Practice.
๐ ๏ธ Requirements
- Deep subject matter expertise in domestic and global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, and others).
- Demonstrated ability to lead client relationships and provide strategic advice on privacy compliance.
- Experience supporting incident response, breach notification, and regulatory investigations.
- Familiarity with privacy due diligence and data-related concerns in M&A and commercial transactions.
- Strong skills in drafting and negotiating data protection agreements and contracts.
- A client-first mindset, strong judgment, and a collaborative approach.
โจ Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Fertility benefits
Full job description
Hybrid Law Firm Senior Associate Privacy
Salary Range of 150K-210K Plus Yearly Bonus Offered
Excellent compensation package plus benefits
Philadelphia, PA
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a seasoned Privacy and Data Protection Partner to help expand a rapidly growing Privacy and Data Protection Practice. This strategic hire will support increasing client demand and strengthen the teamโs ability to counsel sophisticated clients on complex and evolving data privacy issues.
About the Role:
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience advising clients on U.S. and international privacy laws and frameworks, providing practical and forward-thinking legal guidance on compliance, risk management, incident response, and strategic data use. Youโll serve clients across industries such as technology, healthcare, education, media, retail, and financial services.
In this role, youโll collaborate closely with other senior attorneys and practice leaders, mentor junior lawyers, contribute to thought leadership, and play a key role in expanding one of the firmโs fastest-growing practices.
Why Join:
This opportunity offers a national platform and entrepreneurial environment where experienced attorneys can lead and grow. The Privacy and Data Protection team is collaborative and interdisciplinary, working closely with practices across corporate, employment, healthcare, and IP law. Attorneys are supported by strong administrative resources, a national footprint, and firm-wide investment in privacy as a strategic area of growth.
Requirements
- Deep subject matter expertise in domestic and global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, and others)
- Demonstrated ability to lead client relationships and provide strategic advice on privacy compliance, operational implementation, and risk mitigation
- Experience supporting incident response, breach notification, and regulatory investigations
- Familiarity with privacy due diligence and data-related concerns in M&A and commercial transactions
- Strong skills in drafting and negotiating data protection agreements, vendor and customer contracts, and privacy schedules
- A client-first mindset, strong judgment, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
- A portable book of business is welcomed but not required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays, parental leave, fertility benefits, and backup care support
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