Associate (Hybrid)

Description:

Washington DC Technology and Privacy Boutique Law Firm Seeks Motivated Counsel (Remote Role with periodic offsites)

Rikka Law is a technology boutique law firm focusing on emerging technologies like AI, blockchain and health tech. Our firm is looking for an attorney who wants to work on cutting edge technology, privacy and cybersecurity matters.

For the right candidate, Rikka Law offers the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of legal practice surrounding emerging technologies. At Rikka Law, you'll gain invaluable legal experience and direct mentorship from Charlyn Ho, Rikka Law's Founder and CEO, who is a former Big Law partner and has worked with the world's largest technology companies and top law firms. Charlyn's work has been featured in Forbes.com, Bloomberg and other prominent media outlets. This is your chance to be part of the foundational team at a rapidly expanding tech law firm.

You will also get the chance to support Rikka Law's affiliated entities and brands, Rikka Academy, Rikka Government and Rikka Insights.

Are you excited to work in a fast-growing law firm with multiple learning opportunities? Are you a self-starter who is willing to go the extra mile to hit your goals? Rikka Law is an employer that sets goals and accomplishes them by empowering you with opportunities for self-improvement and growth.

Rikka Law's Vision, Mission and Core Values:
Vision:
Rikka Law's Vision is to be the leading thought partner to our clients providing expert legal advice on the current and future state of technology, law, governance, and policy.
Rikka Law's Mission is to build legal blueprints for forward-thinking technology companies; delivering strategies that propel their innovation, market growth, and use of technology within the safeguards of the law.

Core Values:

• Integrity: At Rikka Law, we uphold our core value of integrity by consistently delivering transparent, honest, and ethical legal services.
• Commitment to excellence: Rikka Law fulfills its core value of commitment to excellence by relentlessly pursuing the highest standards in legal representation, continuously refining our skills, and delivering exceptional results.
• Efficiency: Rikka Law fulfills its core value of commitment to efficiency by streamlining processes, leveraging technology in the practice of law, and delivering timely, cost-effective legal solutions without compromising quality.
• Establish Long Term Partnership with Clients: Rikka Law fulfills its core value of establishing long-term partnerships with clients by building trust through consistent communication, understanding their evolving needs, and providing tailored legal strategies that support their long-term success.
• Innovation: Rikka Law fulfills its core value of innovation by embracing cutting-edge legal technologies and creative problem-solving approaches, ensuring that our clients benefit from forward-thinking strategies in an ever-evolving legal landscape.
• Deep passion for client success: Rikka Law fulfills its core value of deep passion for client success by dedicating ourselves wholeheartedly to each client's goals, going above and beyond, and celebrating their victories as our own.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, analyze and negotiate technology-related agreements such as software-as-a-service agreements, software license agreements, hardware development, manufacture and sale agreements, joint development agreements, IT consulting agreements and other similar agreements.
• Monitor and track changes in relevant U.S. and global consumer privacy laws such as CCPA and the other U.S. state comprehensive consumer privacy laws that have recently been enacted, and GDPR and the other EU comprehensive consumer privacy laws that have recently been enacted.
• Review, analyze, draft and negotiate transactional privacy documents such as data protection agreements
• Provide guidance to internal teams on all aspects of data protection, data security, vendor management, and cybersecurity regulations
• Review and grade Rikka Academy student contract drafting assignments and help Charlyn prepare for lessons
• Assist senior lawyers to provide advice to clients to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Actively support the CEO in growing Rikka in terms of revenue, profitability, size, and reputation, including assisting with growing the Rikka Law, Rikka Academy, Rikka Government and Rikka Insights brands.
• Assist with other matters as assigned by the senior legal team

Ideal Candidate:

• Supports and embodies Rikka Law's Vision, Mission, and Core Values
• Enjoys challenging work
• Enjoys problem solving
• Enjoys being a member of a team
• Enjoys opportunities for growth and development
• Enjoys fluidity, not robotic work
• Enjoys working with and on emerging technology issues
• Enjoys acting with integrity
• Prides themself in their work and takes ownership of mistakes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Must be admitted to practice in a U.S. State, with preferences for DC, VA, NY and CA
• 3+ years of experience in technology transactions and privacy law, including contract drafting, analysis and negotiation
• Excellent legal research skills and knowledge of current privacy laws
• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision
• Aptitude for problem-solving and creative thinking
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Compensation and Benefits:
The anticipated annual salary range is $110,000 to $135,000. You are also eligible for bonuses and incentives of up to 10% of your base salary.

In addition to your salary, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Remote and flexible work environment with periodic in-person offsites in DC
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 15 days paid time off
• Training and mentorship from the firm's CEO, Charlyn Ho
• Pathways for growth and advancement, including potential partnership opportunities
• Contract drafting and privacy training opportunities with Rikka Academy
• Lower minimum billable hours requirements than traditional law firms; and
• Unique opportunities to get involved in the business of growing a new venture.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with the applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the firm operates.

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