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Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • $260,000 to $455,000 / yr • 10/24/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Associate Attorney to join a prestigious global law firm with an integrated national practice.

Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of large law firm experience advising clients on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection matters. Relevant experience may include compliance counseling, privacy policy development and implementation, cyber-incident response, data breach notification, regulatory investigations, and litigation.

Candidates should possess superior academic credentials, strong research and analytical abilities, and excellent presentation skills. The ability to manage significant responsibility, work effectively in a team, and handle fast-paced matters is essential.

Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of large law firm experience.

  • Experience advising clients on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection matters.

  • Experience with compliance counseling, privacy policies, cyber-incident response, data breach notification, regulatory investigations, and/or litigation.

  • Strong research, analytical, and presentation skills.

  • Superior academic credentials.

  • Ability to manage responsibility and collaborate effectively on fast-paced matters.

Salary Range: $260,000–$455,000 for California and New York positions, depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Requirements: Cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.