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June 2, 2026

SAGE – Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate

Data PrivacyCompliance/RegulatoryCybersecurity
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

District of Columbia, Seattle, Boston, New York City, San Francisco

SAGE – Cyber/Data/Privacy Associate

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPDistrict of Columbia, Seattle, Boston, New York City, San Francisco

Practice area

Data Privacy · Compliance/Regulatory · Cybersecurity

PQE

3-5 years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Seattle, Washington | Boston, Massachusetts | New York City, New York | San Francisco, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate position within the Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation group, focusing on regulatory compliance, transactional support, product counseling, and incident response.
  • Requires 3-5 years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data protection matters, gained at a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Advise global companies on designing and implementing privacy, cybersecurity, and AI compliance programs across U.S. federal/state laws, international frameworks, and self-regulatory regimes.
  • Experience advising on compliance with major privacy and data protection frameworks, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA, BIPA, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, and the EU AI Act.
  • Substantial experience negotiating privacy, security, and data terms in commercial contracts and handling all privacy and security components of corporate transactions.
  • Counsel clients on AI governance, including developing frameworks, designing use policies, negotiating AI-related contracts, and navigating the evolving AI regulatory landscape. Familiarity with AI regulatory developments is preferred.
  • Strong skills in drafting, negotiation, analytics, writing, and project management are required, along with excellent client engagement and communication abilities.
  • A JD from a nationally recognized law school and admission to the state bar of the office location are required.
  • An aptitude for technology, online technologies, digital advertising, and emerging technologies such as AI/ML is necessary. IAPP certifications (CIPP/US, CIPT, CIPM, AIGP) are a plus.
  • This position is open in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, or Washington, D.C.
  • The expected salary range for this position is $260,000 - $365,000, with potential for an annual discretionary merit bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

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

  • Summer Eberhard
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Summer Eberhard

    Legal Recruiter

    Lateral Link

    Why talk to Summer Eberhard?

    Johnathan Vaknin joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's Los Angeles office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I worked with Summer throughout my lateral associate move and can't recommend her highly enough. She took the time to understand what I actually wanted out of my next role and surfaced niche opportunities I wouldn't have found on my own. She was also a steady guide through the trickier parts of the process: navigating conflicts checks and managing the notice and transition period at my previous firm. Her advice was practical, her communication was prompt, and I always felt like I had someone in my corner.

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Johnathan Vaknin

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • Los Angeles
  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Jennifer Criss joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's District of Columbia office in the Corporate group.

    Darin is a top-notch recruiter who helped make my dream job a reality. His invaluable knowledge of the legal market and the resources from Major, Lindsey & Africa that he brings to his candidates is superb. Darin goes above and beyond to respond to any and all inquiries and to understand his candidates in order to find the right placement. He will become your biggest cheerleader as well as a trusted advisor. I highly recommend working with Darin.

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Jennifer Criss

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • District of Columbia
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Melanie Chan joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's New York City office in the Litigation group.

    Bryson goes above and beyond to discern and address the needs of each client. Aside from his impressive work ethic, his intuition and candor put me at ease and enabled me to place full trust in him for a critical pivot in my career: leaving my law firm after six years. He is a fantastic promoter and advocate, but is also knowledgeable about the market and finely attuned to each client's priorities and sensitivities. Rather than merely providing a laundry list of open positions, Bryson highlights the opportunities that best fit his clients based on his extensive research, which includes not only firm statistics and the consensus of other associates, but also structural changes, acquisitions, and other firm developments. I came into my interviews feeling confident due to Bryson's deep dive on each interviewer (he even secured videos so I had a sense of how they would be in person), and he was immediately responsive to my questions and concerns at each step of the process. Post-offer, he compiled a list of potential contacts at the firm and arranged follow-up sessions with lawyers in specific positions and backgrounds. Bryson deeply cares about each candidate, and it shows in his no-stone-unturned, no-BS approach. I would recommend (and have recommended) Bryson to anyone looking to find their next firm.

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Melanie Chan

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • New York City
  • Khurram Naik
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Khurram Naik

    Legal Recruiter

    Freshwater Counsel

    Why talk to Khurram Naik?

    Saurabh Gupta joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's District of Columbia office in the Intellectual Property group.

    In my interactions with Khurram, his approach truly stood out: he listens patiently, never pushes, and consistently aims for a genuine win-win outcome. He thoroughly discusses the pros and cons of all your options so you can trust his feedback, and he’s quick to understand your perspective. He’ll push on your behalf wherever possible but isn’t afraid to tell you if something isn’t practical. You still have to walk the path and make your case, but he’s there to guide you with a firm hand. I’ve seen how his insight and dedication lead to excellent opportunities that fulfill every requirement—and then some. I highly recommend Khurram and his team as recruiters who prioritize what matters most and deliver results.

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Saurabh Gupta

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • District of Columbia
  • Dale Durham
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Dale Durham

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Dale Durham?

    Luba Lerner joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's Los Angeles office in the Labor & Employment group.

    I worked with Dale to find an opportunity in the biglaw market and I'm so glad I did. Dale came recommended to me from a friend/colleague. Dale was kind and personable from the start. He listened to my needs and wants when discussing the type of opportunity I was interested in. Throughout the interview process, Dale offered extremely helpful tips and advice that I would not have had if I did not work with him. He is super knowledgeable and has a keen ability to find job seekers a perfect fit. He was honest when he described certain opportunities and work cultures--which I really appreciated! I did not feel the pushy-ness that some other legal recruiters may exude onto candidates. I could tell he is also very well-respected by firms that he recruits candidates to, which is super helpful. He was in constant communication with me through the whole process. Dale is a real professional. I am so happy to have met and worked with Dale, and have already referred him to several friends looking for opportunities. Thank you, Dale!

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Luba Lerner

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • Los Angeles
  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Donna Long joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    Kate is fantastic to work. She was proactive about getting me the opportunities I wanted and always working towards my best interest. She brought a wealth of knowledge of the legal industry, especially in the Bay Area, which was helpful for a junior lawyer trying to navigate the job market. She very attentive to my needs and assisted me throughout the transition. I could not have asked for a better experience!

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Donna Long

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • San Francisco

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Summer Eberhard
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Summer Eberhard

    Legal Recruiter

    Lateral Link

    Why talk to Summer Eberhard?

    Johnathan Vaknin joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's Los Angeles office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I worked with Summer throughout my lateral associate move and can't recommend her highly enough. She took the time to understand what I actually wanted out of my next role and surfaced niche opportunities I wouldn't have found on my own. She was also a steady guide through the trickier parts of the process: navigating conflicts checks and managing the notice and transition period at my previous firm. Her advice was practical, her communication was prompt, and I always felt like I had someone in my corner.

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Johnathan Vaknin

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • Los Angeles
  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Jennifer Criss joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's District of Columbia office in the Corporate group.

    Darin is a top-notch recruiter who helped make my dream job a reality. His invaluable knowledge of the legal market and the resources from Major, Lindsey & Africa that he brings to his candidates is superb. Darin goes above and beyond to respond to any and all inquiries and to understand his candidates in order to find the right placement. He will become your biggest cheerleader as well as a trusted advisor. I highly recommend working with Darin.

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Jennifer Criss

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • District of Columbia
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Melanie Chan joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's New York City office in the Litigation group.

    Bryson goes above and beyond to discern and address the needs of each client. Aside from his impressive work ethic, his intuition and candor put me at ease and enabled me to place full trust in him for a critical pivot in my career: leaving my law firm after six years. He is a fantastic promoter and advocate, but is also knowledgeable about the market and finely attuned to each client's priorities and sensitivities. Rather than merely providing a laundry list of open positions, Bryson highlights the opportunities that best fit his clients based on his extensive research, which includes not only firm statistics and the consensus of other associates, but also structural changes, acquisitions, and other firm developments. I came into my interviews feeling confident due to Bryson's deep dive on each interviewer (he even secured videos so I had a sense of how they would be in person), and he was immediately responsive to my questions and concerns at each step of the process. Post-offer, he compiled a list of potential contacts at the firm and arranged follow-up sessions with lawyers in specific positions and backgrounds. Bryson deeply cares about each candidate, and it shows in his no-stone-unturned, no-BS approach. I would recommend (and have recommended) Bryson to anyone looking to find their next firm.

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Melanie Chan

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • New York City
  • Khurram Naik
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Khurram Naik

    Legal Recruiter

    Freshwater Counsel

    Why talk to Khurram Naik?

    Saurabh Gupta joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's District of Columbia office in the Intellectual Property group.

    In my interactions with Khurram, his approach truly stood out: he listens patiently, never pushes, and consistently aims for a genuine win-win outcome. He thoroughly discusses the pros and cons of all your options so you can trust his feedback, and he’s quick to understand your perspective. He’ll push on your behalf wherever possible but isn’t afraid to tell you if something isn’t practical. You still have to walk the path and make your case, but he’s there to guide you with a firm hand. I’ve seen how his insight and dedication lead to excellent opportunities that fulfill every requirement—and then some. I highly recommend Khurram and his team as recruiters who prioritize what matters most and deliver results.

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Saurabh Gupta

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • District of Columbia
  • Dale Durham
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Dale Durham

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Dale Durham?

    Luba Lerner joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's Los Angeles office in the Labor & Employment group.

    I worked with Dale to find an opportunity in the biglaw market and I'm so glad I did. Dale came recommended to me from a friend/colleague. Dale was kind and personable from the start. He listened to my needs and wants when discussing the type of opportunity I was interested in. Throughout the interview process, Dale offered extremely helpful tips and advice that I would not have had if I did not work with him. He is super knowledgeable and has a keen ability to find job seekers a perfect fit. He was honest when he described certain opportunities and work cultures--which I really appreciated! I did not feel the pushy-ness that some other legal recruiters may exude onto candidates. I could tell he is also very well-respected by firms that he recruits candidates to, which is super helpful. He was in constant communication with me through the whole process. Dale is a real professional. I am so happy to have met and worked with Dale, and have already referred him to several friends looking for opportunities. Thank you, Dale!

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Luba Lerner

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • Los Angeles
  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Donna Long joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    Kate is fantastic to work. She was proactive about getting me the opportunities I wanted and always working towards my best interest. She brought a wealth of knowledge of the legal industry, especially in the Bay Area, which was helpful for a junior lawyer trying to navigate the job market. She very attentive to my needs and assisted me throughout the transition. I could not have asked for a better experience!

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

    Donna Long

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • San Francisco