Midlevel/Senior Associate – Regulatory, Consumer Protection, Privacy, Cybersecurity, AI

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

. Counsel businesses on global and U.S.

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $365,000 - $390,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data protection legal frameworks, including CCPA, GDPR, and other privacy laws, while providing strategic counsel to businesses on compliance and risk mitigation. Possesses strong analytical, writing, and communication skills essential for drafting legal documents and engaging with clients.

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Data Protection Legal FrameworksPrivacy ComplianceRegulatory InvestigationsJuris Doctorate (JD)California State Bar Membership

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Hard Skills

Privacy LawRegulatory ComplianceContract DraftingIncident Response PlanningData Breach MitigationAI GovernanceLegal ResearchAnalytical SkillsWriting SkillsNegotiation

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Internet TechnologiesAI SystemsData Processing AgreementsCross-Border Transfer Agreements

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD)California State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

CCPAGDPRFTC ActHIPAAFCRAGLBACOPPATCPACAN-SPAMConsumer Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Counsel businesses on global and U.S. data protection legal frameworks, Internet technologies, AI systems, privacy, and regulatory compliance
Assist companies with compliance relating to CCPA, state privacy laws, FTC Act, GDPR, and other privacy laws and regulations
Draft and revise privacy notices, terms of service, incident response plans, information security policies, and data protection policies
Draft and negotiate professional services, vendor/service provider, data processing, cross-border transfer, and other commercial agreements involving data sharing
Respond to regulatory inquiries and investigations concerning privacy compliance and data breaches
Support corporate transactions through privacy and security-related due diligence and advice
Drive data breach preparation, risk mitigation, coordination, and response
Establish AI governance programs and policies and advise on the EU AI Act and U.S. AI and automated decision-making/profiling laws
Engage directly with clients and lead significant projects
Develop and grow the practice, career, network, and expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–6 years of experience focusing on regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues and/or defending data privacy and security class actions
High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
General tech fluency
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Bachelor’s degree
Juris Doctorate degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academics
Member of the California State Bar in good standing
Working knowledge of HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA, COPPA, TCPA, and CAN-SPAM
Experience with CCPA, state privacy laws, FTC Act, GDPR, and other global privacy laws and regulations
Previous or current employment with an Am Law 100 firm desired
Strong communication, interpersonal, oral advocacy, presentation, research, writing, analytical, organizational, time management, judgment, and decision-making skills