Mid-level Associate – Technology & Data

Job Title: Mid-level Associate – Technology & Data

Location: Boulder, CO (Hybrid) (Also open to Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; and New York, NY)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Job:

A leading global law firm is seeking a Mid-level Associate (3–5 years of experience) to join its Technology & Data Practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience in technology transactions, data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and regulatory compliance to work on sophisticated, high-value matters for clients across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting and negotiation skills, a practical approach to risk management, and experience advising clients on complex technology and data-related legal issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of technology agreements, including:

Software licensing agreements

SaaS and cloud services agreements

Software development agreements

Reseller and distribution agreements

Strategic alliance and commercial partnership agreements

Draft and negotiate privacy, cybersecurity, data protection, and information governance provisions in technology and commercial transactions.

Prepare and negotiate stand-alone privacy agreements, including:

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)

Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs)

Advise clients on compliance with U.S. and international privacy laws, including:

GDPR & UK GDPR

U.S. State Consumer Privacy Laws

HIPAA

Other emerging global privacy frameworks

Counsel clients on:

Privacy compliance programs

Data governance initiatives

Data mapping and classification

Data retention policies

Vendor management

Cross-border data transfers

Support clients in responding to:

Cybersecurity incidents

Data breaches

Regulatory investigations

Privacy-related inquiries

Advise on legal issues involving:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Digital advertising

Cookies and tracking technologies

Online platforms

Emerging technology and data-driven business models

Serve as the technology and privacy specialist on mergers & acquisitions (M&A), financing, outsourcing, and other strategic corporate transactions involving technology and data assets.

Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, litigation, healthcare, financial services, employment, and regulatory practices to deliver integrated legal solutions.

Manage multiple client matters while building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Utilize AI-assisted legal research, contract review, and drafting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Admission to the Bar in the applicable jurisdiction.

3–5 years of experience in one or more of the following:

Technology Transactions

Data Privacy

Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Data Protection

Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial technology agreements.

Strong understanding of U.S. and international privacy regulations.

Experience identifying and mitigating legal, regulatory, cybersecurity, and privacy risks.

Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, and issue-spotting skills.

Strong client counseling and relationship management abilities.

Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.

Comfortable using AI-powered legal tools for contract analysis and document drafting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting M&A transactions involving technology or data assets.

Experience with outsourcing, strategic partnerships, or financing transactions.

Familiarity with global privacy compliance programs and cross-border data transfer requirements.

Experience advising clients on AI governance and emerging technology regulations.

Key Skills:

Technology Transactions

Commercial Contracts

SaaS & Cloud Agreements

Software Licensing

Data Privacy

GDPR & UK GDPR

HIPAA

U.S. State Privacy Laws

Cybersecurity

Data Protection

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Information Governance

Data Processing Agreements (DPA)

Data Sharing Agreements (DSA)

Vendor Management

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Data Governance

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Contract Negotiation

Contract Drafting

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Client Counseling

Legal Research

AI-Assisted Contract Review

Legal Writing

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Relationship Management

Multi-Jurisdictional Legal Practice