Senior Digital Risk Advisory And Cyber-Security Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Senior Digital Risk Advisory and Cyber-Security Associate Attorney with over 7 years of experience. This role focuses on proactive and reactive privacy and data protection compliance matters, advising on data security incidents, regulatory investigations, and compliance with security-related contractual and legal obligations.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal advice on privacy and data protection compliance matters.
• Advise clients on data security incidents and manage related regulatory investigations.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations.
• Defend clients in regulatory investigations related to privacy and security.
• Oversee and manage cybersecurity breach responses and legal strategies.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of privacy and security obligations within various contracts.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand and address data privacy issues.
• Communicate complex legal and technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead data privacy and security projects, ensuring timely and successful outcomes.
• Stay updated on evolving data privacy and security laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, or cybersecurity law.
• Demonstrated experience with privacy and security obligations and breach response.
• Proven track record in defending regulatory investigations related to privacy and security.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house environments, particularly with privacy and cybersecurity breach response or litigation.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas or eligibility to become licensed in Texas.

Skills:

• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to handle a fast-paced and complex workload.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive arguments.
• Awareness of current data privacy and security laws and regulations.
• Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations.
• Ability to interact effectively with technically skilled individuals and translate complex findings for non-technical business team members.
• Professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in a collaborative team environment.