Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking a Privacy Partner to join its growing Technology & Intellectual Property practice. The firm has a strong existing pipeline of privacy and technology work, particularly involving software licensing agreements and the related data privacy and security implications, and is looking for an experienced attorney who can immediately support sophisticated client matters while also helping grow the practice long term. This opportunity is ideal for a senior attorney with significant years of experience advising on U.S. and international privacy compliance, cybersecurity, SaaS and cloud agreements, software and technology licensing, vendor and commercial contracts, and IP-related transactional matters. Candidates should bring an established practice and demonstrated business development capabilities, and the firm loves entrepreneurial attorneys interested in continuing to build and expand their client base within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. The role can sit in any of the firm’s offices located in DE, MD, FL, KY, NJ, NY, NC, CO, VA, or DC and is a hybrid position.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on U.S. and international data privacy and cybersecurity matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, vendor, and commercial technology agreements
- Counsel clients on privacy compliance, data governance, and regulatory issues
- Draft and revise privacy policies, data protection agreements, and data security policies
- Support clients in responding to data security incidents and breach-related matters
- Handle IP and technology aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions
- Work on technology, consulting, marketing, reseller, distribution, and joint venture agreements
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on complex business and regulatory matters
- Participate in business development and contribute to the continued growth of the practice
- Significant years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, and technology transactions
- Strong background in software licensing and complex commercial agreements
- Experience advising clients on privacy compliance and data protection matters
- Demonstrated business development capabilities and an interest in practice growth
- Strong portable book of business and demonstrated client relationship management experience preferred
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Strong academic credentials and attention to detail
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction where they will be practicing