Carrie Rikon & Associates
Hybrid Senior Associate Level Privacy Law
Carrie Rikon & Associates, Olympia, Washington, United States
Overview
Hybrid Law Firm Senior Associate Privacy
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Salary Range : 150K-210K plus yearly bonus; excellent compensation package plus benefits;
Location : Washington, DC
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a seasoned Privacy and Data Protection partner to help expand a rapidly growing Privacy and Data Protection Practice. This strategic hire will support increasing client demand and strengthen the team’s ability to counsel sophisticated clients on complex and evolving data privacy issues.
Why Join This opportunity offers a national platform and entrepreneurial environment where experienced attorneys can lead and grow. The Privacy and Data Protection team is collaborative and interdisciplinary, working closely with practices across corporate, employment, healthcare, and IP law. Attorneys are supported by strong administrative resources, a national footprint, and firm-wide investment in privacy as a strategic area of growth.
Responsibilities
Provide extensive experience advising clients on U.S. and international privacy laws and frameworks; deliver practical and forward-thinking legal guidance on compliance, risk management, incident response, and strategic data use across industries such as technology, healthcare, education, media, retail, and financial services.
Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and practice leaders; mentor junior lawyers; contribute to thought leadership; play a key role in expanding one of the firm’s fastest-growing practices.
Lead client relationships and provide strategic advice on privacy compliance, operational implementation, and risk mitigation.
Support incident response, breach notification, and regulatory investigations.
Familiarity with privacy due diligence and data-related concerns in M&A and commercial transactions.
Draft and negotiate data protection agreements, vendor and customer contracts, and privacy schedules.
Maintain a client-first mindset, strong judgment, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
A portable book of business is welcomed but not required.
Qualifications
Deep subject matter expertise in domestic and global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, and others).
Demonstrated ability to lead client relationships and provide strategic advice on privacy compliance, operational implementation, and risk mitigation.
Experience supporting incident response, breach notification, and regulatory investigations.
Familiarity with privacy due diligence and data-related concerns in M&A and commercial transactions.
Strong skills in drafting and negotiating data protection agreements, vendor and customer contracts, and privacy schedules.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays, parental leave, fertility benefits, and backup care support
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Salary Range : 150K-210K plus yearly bonus; excellent compensation package plus benefits;
Location : Washington, DC
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a seasoned Privacy and Data Protection partner to help expand a rapidly growing Privacy and Data Protection Practice. This strategic hire will support increasing client demand and strengthen the team’s ability to counsel sophisticated clients on complex and evolving data privacy issues.
Why Join This opportunity offers a national platform and entrepreneurial environment where experienced attorneys can lead and grow. The Privacy and Data Protection team is collaborative and interdisciplinary, working closely with practices across corporate, employment, healthcare, and IP law. Attorneys are supported by strong administrative resources, a national footprint, and firm-wide investment in privacy as a strategic area of growth.
Responsibilities
Provide extensive experience advising clients on U.S. and international privacy laws and frameworks; deliver practical and forward-thinking legal guidance on compliance, risk management, incident response, and strategic data use across industries such as technology, healthcare, education, media, retail, and financial services.
Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and practice leaders; mentor junior lawyers; contribute to thought leadership; play a key role in expanding one of the firm’s fastest-growing practices.
Lead client relationships and provide strategic advice on privacy compliance, operational implementation, and risk mitigation.
Support incident response, breach notification, and regulatory investigations.
Familiarity with privacy due diligence and data-related concerns in M&A and commercial transactions.
Draft and negotiate data protection agreements, vendor and customer contracts, and privacy schedules.
Maintain a client-first mindset, strong judgment, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
A portable book of business is welcomed but not required.
Qualifications
Deep subject matter expertise in domestic and global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, and others).
Demonstrated ability to lead client relationships and provide strategic advice on privacy compliance, operational implementation, and risk mitigation.
Experience supporting incident response, breach notification, and regulatory investigations.
Familiarity with privacy due diligence and data-related concerns in M&A and commercial transactions.
Strong skills in drafting and negotiating data protection agreements, vendor and customer contracts, and privacy schedules.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays, parental leave, fertility benefits, and backup care support
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