Defense Privacy & Technology Associate Attorney (AM100 — up to $275K)

Defense Privacy & Technology Associate Attorney

Hours Requirement : The position entails a billable requirement of 1850 hours , with an additional 50 hours dedicated to diversity-related pro bono initiatives , resulting in a total annual requirement of 1900 hours .

Compensation & Benefits : The anticipated annual base salary for this Boston-based role ranges from $215,000 to $275,000 . The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package along with eligibility for discretionary bonus compensation , which is influenced by factors such as performance, experience level, contributions to the team, geographic location, and professional qualifications. Because bonus amounts vary, the salary range reflects the firm’s good-faith estimate of expected base compensation.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out : This role provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful defense-oriented privacy and cybersecurity work at a major national platform. Attorneys are encouraged to collaborate, innovate, and help shape strategic solutions for clients facing emerging privacy risks and evolving security challenges.

The firm is a prominent AM100 national defense-focused law firm with several hundred attorneys across multiple U.S. offices. Known for its collaborative culture and dedication to fostering an inclusive environment, the firm encourages applicants from a wide spectrum of personal and professional backgrounds. Its teams are recognized for high-level work, strategic judgment, and a commitment to delivering exceptional defense-oriented legal service.

The firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Privacy & Technology group, which is aligned with the broader Litigation Department. While litigation experience is beneficial—particularly experience relevant to defense-side matters —the position concentrates primarily on privacy compliance counseling and, secondarily, guiding clients through cybersecurity incidents and related regulatory demands.

Responsibilities : The attorney selected for this role will handle substantive defense and advisory work, including :

• Helping clients navigate cybersecurity incidents and coordinating strategic response plans aligned with defense best practices.
• Creating, reviewing, and improving enterprise-wide privacy and cyber governance programs.
• Interpreting and applying leading privacy laws and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, the NY SHIELD Act, and similar regulatory schemes.
• Delivering practical guidance that supports risk mitigation and strengthens clients’ defensive postures in data-protection matters.

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