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McDermott Will & Emery

Global law firm delivering client solutions

Cybersecurity, AI & Privacy Associate

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDüsseldorf, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two excellent legal state examinations are required.
  • Two to four years of professional experience in data protection law, IT law, cybersecurity, or digital regulation are preferred.
  • A strong interest in technical, regulatory, and business contexts is required.
  • A good understanding of the challenges faced by international clients in cybersecurity and data protection is required.
  • Very good English skills are required.
  • The role requires a careful and structured working style.

Responsibilities

  • Advise national and international clients, often globally active corporations and technology-driven companies, on complex legal and regulatory questions at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data protection.
  • Advise on cybersecurity, including preventive compliance, support during cyber crises, and representation in regulatory proceedings.
  • Help clients assess regulatory risks, develop and implement robust compliance structures, and engage with authorities and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Advise on IT security requirements, particularly under NIS2, DORA, the Cyber Resilience Act, and the Critical Entities Directive, and develop and implement robust cybersecurity structures.
  • Provide legal support for cyber incidents and data breaches.
  • Advise on AI regulation, particularly the AI Act at the intersection with cybersecurity.
  • Advise on GDPR compliance and data protection matters.
  • Represent clients before data protection and cybersecurity authorities.
  • Contribute to M&A transactions and contract negotiations involving cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data processing.
  • Contribute to the development of the cybersecurity, AI, and privacy practice in Düsseldorf.

Desired Qualifications

  • Teamwork, initiative, and enthusiasm for demanding client work are desired.

About the Company

McDermott Will & Emery

Global law firm delivering client solutions

McDermott Will & Emery delivers legal counsel and strategic advisory services to corporate leaders around the world through more than 20 locations and a team of over 1,200 lawyers. Its work spans multiple practice areas, including corporate, litigation, healthcare, and intellectual property. The firm operates by forming multidisciplinary teams that work across geographic regions and industries to understand a client’s goals and regulatory context, then develop legal strategies, handle transactions, or represent clients in court. This cross-practice, global integration differentiates it from many competitors by combining diverse specialties and sector insights to address complex challenges. Its goal is to help global leaders achieve their business missions, navigate legal barriers, and drive long-term success for both clients and the markets they operate in.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1934

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