Fenwick & West helps companies of all sizes manage the risks associated with the collection, use and disclosure of electronically stored information, including sales, research, consumer and employee information. Companies rely on us to help them balance their ever-growing—and increasingly challenging—needs to comply with the seemingly contradictory rules and regulations regarding privacy laws, audits, investigations and litigation while meeting their overall business objectives. Our clients span every industry sector and range from emerging innovators to market leaders in the media, technology and health care spaces. Our collaborative approach includes attorneys from our Intellectual Property, Litigation and Electronic Information Management practices.

We are currently seeking a privacy associate or counsel with five to ten years of direct privacy experience, whether in-house or private practice, for our growing privacy and information security group. The position is for the counseling and compliance side of our privacy and information security group. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise on privacy laws and regulations counseling, and advising on data security. Knowledge and understanding of key privacy regimens: US state, federal and foreign-jurisdiction regulations, including GLBA, HIPAA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, and the European Union Privacy Directives. Technical background would be useful, but not essential. CA bar membership preferred. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required.