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February 10, 2026

Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI Associate

Data PrivacyCompliance/RegulatoryCybersecurityGovernmentInvestigations
Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP

San Francisco

Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI Associate

Dechert LLP
Dechert LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

Data Privacy · Compliance/Regulatory · Cybersecurity · Government · Investigations

PQE

4-7 years

Location

San Francisco, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate position within a global Cybersecurity, Privacy & AI practice.
  • Requires 4-7 years of post-qualification experience, including prior large law firm experience.
  • Provide strategic counseling on product development, governance programs, and compliance.
  • Advise clients on the legal landscape for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related governance matters.
  • Conduct deal diligence and provide support for mergers & acquisitions, financings, and commercial transactions.
  • Manage data breach incident response, including investigations and ransom negotiations.
  • Defend clients against government regulatory enforcement actions from U.S. and global regulators (e.g., FTC, OCR/HSS, SEC, EU regulators, state Attorneys General).
  • Litigate privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related class action cases.
  • Advise on federal and state privacy laws, including Section 5 FTC, COPPA, VPPA, CAN-SPAM, FERPA, CCPA/CPRA, state data breach laws, and HIPAA.
  • Familiarity with EU/UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and international data transfer requirements is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of data-driven technologies (e.g., AI/ML, biometrics) and their global regulatory frameworks is required.
  • Annual salary starts at $310,000, commensurate with class year and experience.
  • Position available in any US office, with a preference for Boston, Los Angeles, or San Francisco.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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    Daniel Tran joined Dechert LLP's Los Angeles office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Amanda is an excellent and empowering legal recruiter! She was recommended by a good friend of mine and for good reason. She understood my goals and supported me throughout the lateral process. She also prepared me well for all my interviews and made me feel confident during them. Amanda is also very responsive and easy to talk to. She takes time to understand who you are, where you are, and where you want to be. If you want a recruiter who will keep your spirits high and set you up to achieve your goals, Amanda's the recruiter for you!

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    Daniel Tran

    Dechert LLP • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Amanda Finley, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Amanda Finley, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Lateral Match

    Why talk to Amanda Finley, Esq.?

    Daniel Tran joined Dechert LLP's Los Angeles office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Amanda is an excellent and empowering legal recruiter! She was recommended by a good friend of mine and for good reason. She understood my goals and supported me throughout the lateral process. She also prepared me well for all my interviews and made me feel confident during them. Amanda is also very responsive and easy to talk to. She takes time to understand who you are, where you are, and where you want to be. If you want a recruiter who will keep your spirits high and set you up to achieve your goals, Amanda's the recruiter for you!

    Dechert LLP

    Daniel Tran

    Dechert LLP • Los Angeles