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Robert Half
Privacy Attorney/Lawyer
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What they do
A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
$131,632 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Privacy Attorney/Lawyer to support complex data privacy and compliance matters for a long-term contract opportunity in Pennsylvania. This role is well suited for a legal specialist with strong knowledge of U.S. and European privacy frameworks, including GDPR, and ideally familiarity with California privacy requirements. The attorney will work closely with business stakeholders on day-to-day privacy counseling while also providing guidance on select external-facing matters. Candidates with experience advising technology-focused organizations are especially encouraged to apply, though applicants from other sectors will also be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Advise business teams on privacy, data protection, and information governance issues across a broad range of operational and strategic initiatives.
- Interpret and apply U.S. privacy laws and European data protection requirements, including GDPR, to support compliant business practices.
- Provide legal guidance on California privacy considerations when applicable, helping stakeholders address evolving regulatory obligations.
- Draft, review, and refine privacy policies, contractual language, notices, and related documentation to align with legal and business needs.
- Partner extensively with internal stakeholders and periodically support communications or legal matters involving external parties.
- Assess privacy risks in products, services, and business processes, offering practical recommendations that balance compliance and commercial objectives.
- Support legal matters that may involve briefing, discovery coordination, motion-related work, or other attorney-driven documentation as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to respond to privacy questions, manage sensitive data issues, and strengthen ongoing compliance efforts.
- Juris Doctor or equivalent legal degree with experience practicing as an attorney in privacy or data protection law.
- Strong working knowledge of both U.S. privacy regulations and European privacy law, including GDPR.
- Familiarity with California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Prior experience advising organizations such as and is required.
- Ability to work in a highly client-facing environment, with most interactions focused on internal business partners and some exposure to external parties.
- Background drafting and reviewing legal documents, including policies, briefs, motions, or discovery-related materials.
- Experience in the technology industry is preferred, though candidates from other industries with relevant privacy expertise will be considered.
- Licensed attorney credentials are welcome, and no specific state bar admission is required for this role.