Associate Attorney needed for Palo Alto office

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm based in Palo Alto, CA, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney with 3-8 years of legal expertise, specializing in privacy, cybersecurity, and technology company matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance, technology counseling, government investigations, and litigation. Experience with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters is highly desirable. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, and discretionary bonuses based on performance.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support in privacy, cybersecurity, and technology-related matters.
• Handle various regulatory compliance, technology counseling, and related litigation issues.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance.

Requirements:

• 3-8 years of legal experience, focusing on privacy, cybersecurity, and/or technology company matters.
• Substantive experience at a leading law firm, with a proven track record of successful legal representation.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, government investigations, and litigation.
• Specific experience with Federal Trade Commission consumer protection-related regulatory matters is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in the state of California.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Job Location:

Palo Alto, CA

Benefits:

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

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