Practice Areas · Technology, Data & Privacy
Technology, Data & Privacy Recruiters
We map 3,000+ technology, data and privacy lawyers across the United States — giving clients and candidates access to the full depth of this market.
›52 general counsel searches since 2017
Technology, Data & Privacy Recruiters run retained searches for partners, counsel and in-house counsel. Sartori & Partners' research programme has run since 2019 over a map approaching 1.5 million lawyer profiles. Since 2017 Sartori & Partners has completed 52 general counsel and chief legal officer searches inside 400+ placements (230+ in-house). In a 2026 file, Sartori & Partners placed the first general counsel of a venture-backed SaaS company in California: shortlist on day 24, accepted offer in week 10.
Inside the Technology, Data & Privacy market.
Our proprietary Titan AI maps the relevant field first; experienced consultants qualify it by hand. The figures describe the talent market we cover.
- 2,000+
- technology, data & privacy lawyers mapped across the US
- 9
- specialist sub-practices
- 11+
- US markets covered
Technology, data and privacy law moves faster than almost any other practice area. Regulatory frameworks around artificial intelligence, cross-border data transfers and cybersecurity incident response are rewritten in real time, and the lawyers who master them are among the most sought-after in the profession.
Sartori & Partners maps 3,000+ technology, data and privacy lawyers across the United States, spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection, technology transactions, data security, blockchain and crypto, telecommunications, and software. That coverage is built from primary research — not recycled directories — so when a search opens, we draw on current intelligence about who is doing the most consequential work and where genuine movement appetite exists.
Whether the mandate is a privacy-first GC hire for a company that operates at the intersection of health data and AI, or a senior cybersecurity partner to anchor an expanding practice, we approach each engagement with the same discipline: precise scoping, discreet outreach, and counsel grounded in how this market actually moves.
Live technology, data & privacy roles.
Technology, Data & Privacy specialisms we recruit.
The specialist sub-practices within technology, data & privacy where we run lateral, in-house and senior counsel search.
Privacy & Data Protection
Privacy & Data Protection recruiters 2,000+ lawyersArtificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence recruiters 2,000+ lawyersCybersecurity
Cybersecurity recruiters 1,000+ lawyersData Security
Data Security recruiters 1,000+ lawyersTechnology Transactions
Technology Transactions recruiters 500+ lawyersBlockchain & Crypto
Blockchain & Crypto recruiters 500+ lawyersTelecommunications
Telecommunications recruiters 250+ lawyersSoftware
Software recruiters 100+ lawyersInternet & Digital
Internet & Digital recruitersTechnology, Data & Privacy recruiters, market by market.
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The searches we run in Technology, Data & Privacy.
Law-firm and corporate mandates alike — from a confidential lateral partner move to a first general counsel — each run on the same evidence-led method.
Lateral Partner & Practice-Group Moves
Confidential lateral partners and practice-group lift-outs, assessed on portable business, conflicts and platform fit.
Explore this search 02In-House & General Counsel
GC, deputy GC and senior counsel for companies operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Explore this search 03Associate & Counsel Recruiting
Mid-level and senior associates and counsel, matched on practice depth and trajectory, not keywords.
Explore this search 04Compliance & Regulatory Leadership
Chief compliance officers and regulatory leaders for the most heavily supervised practices.
Explore this searchBoth sides of the search.
For law firms
Lateral partners, practice groups and associates — a shortlist drawn from the full field of a practice, not a rented database.
Learn moreFor companies
General counsel, compliance and legal-operations leaders for businesses building or scaling a legal function.
Learn moreFor candidates
Considering a move? We approach senior lawyers privately and confidentially — nothing moves without your say-so.
Learn moreTechnology, Data & Privacy recruitment — common questions
How do you source technology and privacy lawyers who are not actively looking?
Most of the strongest candidates in this space are not on the market in any visible sense. Our research covers 3,000+ lawyers across specialisms including AI, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection, and technology transactions, so we reach out on the basis of current practice intelligence rather than inbound interest. Discreet, direct engagement is how the best mandates in this practice area get filled.
How many live technology, data & privacy roles does Sartori & Partners have?
We currently have 615 live technology, data & privacy roles across all markets. Demand is strongest in Technology, Intellectual Property, Corporate. The mix spans 403 partner-level and 212 associate or counsel positions. Roles are updated as new mandates are confirmed — return for the latest picture, or join our talent network for proactive alerts.
What compensation do technology, data & privacy roles typically offer?
Based on current live mandates, technology, data & privacy role compensation in the US runs $90k–$500k. This reflects only the roles where the hiring organisation has authorised us to share a range publicly — many mandates are structured around the right candidate rather than a fixed band. Contact us for a candid benchmark for your specific profile.
Technology, Data & Privacy
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