Summary: Fenwick & West, a law firm dedicated to technology and life sciences companies, is looking to add an experienced mid-level privacy and cybersecurity associate to its Chambers ranked Privacy & Security practice. The ideal candidate will have four (4) to five (5) years of deep experience in these areas as they relate to business transactions such as licensing, M&A and commercial contracting. The successful candidate will have significant experience in drafting privacy/security policies; negotiating privacy related contracts and DPAs; providing product counseling; conducting privacy compliance assessment; and leading due diligence for M&A and financings. It is also beneficial for the candidate to have a good understanding of federal laws such as HIPAA, GLBA, FCRA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, and the FTC Act; state laws such as CCPA, CPRA, and VaCDPA; and international laws and regimes such as GDPR, LGPD, and CSL. Technical background and experience with AdTech and AI would be useful, but not essential. Candidates should have superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills, and strong professional references. NY bar membership (or eligibility to waive into NY bar or take next available NY bar exam) is required. The anticipated salary range for this position is between $295,000 – $370,000, with a discretionary bonus for eligible employees based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request. ## Mid-Level Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate ### Job Overview Fenwick & West, a law firm dedicated to technology and life sciences companies, is looking to expand its Chambers ranked Privacy & Security practice by adding an experienced mid-level privacy and cybersecurity associate. The successful candidate will have four (4) to five (5) years of deep experience in these areas as they relate to business transactions such as licensing, M&A and commercial contracting. ### Qualifications The ideal candidate for this position will have: – Significant experience in drafting privacy/security policies; negotiating privacy related contracts and DPAs; providing product counseling; conducting privacy compliance assessment; and leading due diligence for M&A and financings – A good understanding of federal laws such as HIPAA, GLBA, FCRA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, and the FTC Act; state laws such as CCPA, CPRA, and VaCDPA; and international laws and regimes such as GDPR, LGPD, and CSL – A technical background and experience with AdTech and AI (beneficial, but not essential) – Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills, and strong professional references – NY bar membership (or eligibility to waive into NY bar or take next available NY bar exam) ### Benefits and Compensation Fenwick & West believes that its partners and employees are its most important asset, and offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated salary range for this position is between $295,000 – $370,000, with a discretionary bonus for eligible employees based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request. ### How to Apply To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume and law school transcript. Agency recruiters should submit via the Workday agency portal.
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