Data Privacy Law Attorney

Cobalto Talent

. Advise enterprise clients on U.S.

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. federal and state privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, with a strong ability to draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and privacy policies. Proven experience in managing privacy compliance programs and advising on data security and confidentiality provisions.

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Data Privacy Law ExperienceCCPA/CPRA KnowledgeDrafting Data Processing AgreementsPrivacy Compliance Program ManagementActive U.S. Bar License

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Hard Skills

Data Processing AgreementsPrivacy PoliciesContract NegotiationData MappingCompliance AssessmentsPrivacy-by-DesignIncident-Response PlanningVendor Risk ManagementCommercial AgreementsData Security Provisions

Soft Skills

Client CounselingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailJudgmentCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AdTechCRMSaaSMarTechDigital Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/USCIPP/E

Industry Keywords

U.S. Privacy LawsData SecurityPrivacy ComplianceMarketing PrivacyConsumer Data Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise enterprise clients on U.S. federal and state privacy laws
Counsel clients on CCPA/CPRA and emerging state comprehensive privacy laws
Advise on privacy requirements for websites, applications, products, and services
Address privacy issues involving marketing, advertising technology, cookies, tracking, and digital platforms
Advise on data collection, use, sharing, retention, and disclosure
Handle vendor and third-party privacy matters
Advise on privacy-by-design considerations
Address international data transfers and related requirements
Draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Draft and review privacy policies, privacy notices, and terms of use
Draft and negotiate technology and commercial agreements
Advise on data-security and confidentiality provisions
Address indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, insurance, and other risk-allocation provisions
Develop and manage privacy compliance programs, data mapping, audits, and governance
Advise on data-security incidents and incident-response planning
Work closely with business, technology, security, marketing, and legal teams
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
Manage complex legal matters independently
Mentor, train, or lead other attorneys as applicable
Work as an outside General Counsel and trusted business advisor
Pursue leadership, practice development, secondment, and overflow transactional opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience specifically practicing Data Privacy Law
Strong knowledge of U.S. privacy and data-security laws
Hands-on experience with CCPA/CPRA and U.S. state privacy laws
Experience drafting and negotiating DPAs, privacy provisions, and commercial agreements
Strong transactional and contract-negotiation experience
Excellent client counseling and communication skills
Ability to manage complex matters independently
Strong attention to detail and quality of work product
Strong judgment, ownership, and follow-through
Ability to work effectively with senior business and legal stakeholders
Graduate of a Top 60 U.S. law school OR graduated in the top 20% of the law school class
Active U.S. bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Experience with commercial and transactional agreements, including technology, SaaS, vendor, and other business contracts
Proven experience advising clients on data privacy, technology, marketing, and commercial matters
Knowledge of marketing privacy, cookies, tracking technologies, AdTech, CRM, analytics, and consumer data practices
Experience developing or managing privacy programs, including data mapping, compliance assessments, policies, procedures, and vendor risk management
Ability to communicate directly with sophisticated clients and collaborate with executive, technology, security, and business teams
Preferred: Enterprise or in-house legal experience
Preferred: Experience working as a seconded or embedded legal resource
Preferred: Experience advising consumer-facing brands
Preferred: Privacy experience involving marketing and advertising technology
Preferred: Technology transactions experience
Preferred: SaaS and/or MarTech experience
Preferred: CIPP/US or CIPP/E certification
Preferred: GDPR and international privacy experience
Preferred: Data-security incident response experience
Preferred: Experience developing or managing corporate privacy programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work from anywhere in the United States
Full-time or part-time flexibility
Significant autonomy over your schedule
Sophisticated legal work with enterprise clients
Opportunity to act as an outside General Counsel and trusted business advisor
Collaborative team of experienced attorneys
Opportunities for leadership and practice development
Secondment and overflow transactional opportunities
Paid vacation
Unlimited sick leave
Sabbatical and additional unpaid vacation options
Partial health insurance reimbursement
401(k) with up to 4% employer match
Practical Law and Westlaw access
Annual bar dues reimbursement