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Data Privacy Attorney

  2026-03-12     Barnes, Pailhe & King Legal Search     Santa Rosa,CA  
Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Attorney to join an industry-leading team advising private and public companies of all sizes across a variety of industries, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, software, and fintech. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to engage directly with clients, lead significant matters, and work across a broad range of privacy, data, and cybersecurity issues in both transactional and advisory contexts. The salary wage range for this job posting is $250,000 to $435,000.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on cyber, data, and privacy compliance across a full range of matters, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, CIPA, and other applicable state and federal privacy laws
  • Counsel on privacy, data processing, and cybersecurity matters in connection with corporate and technology transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other commercial and strategic transactions
  • Draft and negotiate data processing agreements, privacy schedules, and related commercial agreements
  • Conduct information security and privacy due diligence for corporate transactions
  • Advise on data breach response, incident response planning, and related regulatory obligations
  • Monitor and advise on emerging AI laws, regulatory standards, and enforcement trends
  • Support or lead matters involving litigation and/or regulatory enforcement relating to data privacy and cybersecurity

Qualifications Required:

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited, nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials
  • 4+ years of experience advising clients on data privacy, cybersecurity, and related compliance matters, in a private law firm or in-house setting
  • Active member in good standing with the California State Bar
  • Expertise in CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, CIPA, and other state and federal privacy frameworks
  • Experience with transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, or technology transactions
  • Excellent legal writing, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with both legal and technical stakeholders

Preferred:

  • CIPP certification
  • Experience with regulatory policy, enforcement matters, and/or data privacy litigation
  • Familiarity with emerging AI regulatory frameworks
  • Experience in technology industries

Interested candidates should apply with their resumes. If you are a potential fit, we will schedule a confidential conversation.


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