Data Privacy Associate - Oakland

Transactional Data Privacy Attorney

Location: Oakland, CA
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Compensation: Up to $180,000/year, depending on experience

About the Firm

A well-established boutique law firm is seeking a Transactional Data Privacy Attorney to join its growing Oakland office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to develop a sophisticated data privacy practice within a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm environment.

Position Overview

The attorney will advise business clients on a broad range of data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology-related transactional matters. The ideal candidate will have experience counseling companies on privacy requirements and incorporating data privacy considerations into commercial and corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data privacy and cybersecurity requirements in connection with business transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, privacy provisions, and data processing agreements.
• Advise clients regarding federal and state privacy laws and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct privacy due diligence in connection with M&A and other corporate transactions.
• Assist clients with developing and maintaining privacy policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Counsel clients regarding the collection, use, sharing, and protection of personal information.
• Monitor emerging privacy legislation and regulatory developments and advise clients regarding their impact.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas.

Ideal Candidate

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• California Bar admission preferred/required.
• Experience practicing data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, commercial transactions, or related areas.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate complex privacy requirements into practical business advice.
• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and client-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fully onsite boutique-firm environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a respected boutique law firm with a collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to build and expand a transactional data privacy practice.
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Competitive compensation up to $180,000, depending on experience.
• Oakland-based, fully onsite position.