Senior Digital Risk Advisory And Cyber-Security Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm based in San Francisco, CA, 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, including advising on data security incidents and regulatory investigations. The ideal candidate will have a robust privacy and cybersecurity background, experience in law firm and in-house environments, and exceptional project management skills.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal advice on privacy and data protection compliance matters.
• Advise clients on data security incidents, including breach response and mitigation strategies.
• Handle regulatory investigations related to privacy and data security.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations.
• Manage and oversee privacy and security-related litigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contractual obligations related to data security.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement data protection strategies.
• Communicate complex technical issues effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated on evolving data privacy and security laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in privacy and data protection law, focusing on cybersecurity.
• Proven track record advising on privacy and security obligations and managing data security incident responses.
• Experience defending against regulatory investigations related to privacy and security.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to the Bar in California.

Skills:

• Exceptional project management capabilities.
• Strong awareness of data privacy and security laws.
• Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage a complex, fast-paced workload while prioritizing tasks and anticipating issues.
• Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations.
• Proficiency in interacting with technical professionals and translating technical findings for business teams.
• Strong professional commitment and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.