Cyber, Privacy & AI Associate Attorney – NY

Cyber, Privacy & AI Associate Attorney

Location: New York, NY.

Are you an experienced cyber, privacy and AI lawyer looking for a change?

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm, is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join its internationally recognized Cyber, Privacy & AI Practice Group in New York. This team, known for its industry-leading work, has been honored by Chambers, Legal500, and Law360, including being named Law360’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice Group of the Year. The practice provides comprehensive counsel on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related matters, including regulatory compliance, product development, incident response, litigation, and regulatory defense for some of the world’s most prominent companies.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York.
• 4–7 years of substantive experience in cyber, privacy, and AI law.
• Hands-on experience advising clients on state and federal privacy laws and conducting due diligence in M&A, financings, and commercial transactions.
• Experience handling class action litigation and/or regulatory defense.
• Familiarity with data-driven technologies, including AI/ML and biometrics, as well as global regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of state privacy laws, HIPAA, SCA, PIPA, CIPA, ECPA, Patriot/Cloud Act, GDPR, and GLBA is a plus.
• Prior experience defending enforcement actions by state attorneys general, FTC, OCR/HHS, SEC Cybersecurity Unit, and EU regulators is highly valued.
• Background in incident response.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a wide range of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related issues, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and governance programs.
• Provide strategic counsel on data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and other global regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and financings, evaluating privacy and cybersecurity risks.
• Represent clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions before the FTC, SEC, DOJ, and global regulators.
• Manage incident response efforts, including data breach investigations, regulatory notifications, ransomware negotiations, and cyberattack mitigation strategies.
• Handle class action litigation and defend clients in high-stakes cybersecurity and AI-related lawsuits.

Why Join Us?

This opportunity allows associates to be at the forefront of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI law, working alongside some of the earliest pioneers in the field. The practice represents global leaders in technology, finance, healthcare, and other industries, handling cutting-edge legal challenges that shape the future of cyber and privacy law. The firm fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment, offering mentorship, professional development resources, and the ability to work with highly ranked partners who are deeply invested in training the next generation of legal leaders.

The position offers competitive compensation starting at $310,000+, commensurate with class year and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous parental leave, and robust professional development programs. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys looking to expand their expertise in an evolving and high-impact practice area.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.