Senior-Level Digital Risk Advisory And Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior-Level Digital Risk Advisory And Cybersecurity Associate Attorney for a challenging role focused on proactive and reactive privacy and data protection compliance matters. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in advising on data security incidents, managing related regulatory investigations, and ensuring compliance with contractual and legal obligations related to security.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Provide expert advice on privacy and security obligations, ensuring proactive compliance.
• Advise on state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations.
• Defend regulatory investigations related to privacy and security matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in digital risk advisory and cybersecurity.
• Experience advising on privacy and security obligations, data security incident notification obligations, and defending regulatory investigations.
• Law firm or in-house privacy and cybersecurity breach response experience preferred.
• Litigation experience with a demonstrated interest in privacy and cybersecurity breach response work.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications in privacy, cybersecurity, or related fields are a plus.

Skills:

• Exceptional project management skills.
• Awareness of data privacy and security laws.
• Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, complex workload, prioritize tasks, and anticipate issues.
• Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations.
• Capable of interacting with technically skilled individuals and distilling key issues for non-technical team members.
• Professional commitment and interpersonal skills are necessary for success in a collaborative team environment.

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

A preeminent firm with excellent name recognition and clout, this firm has been involved in many high-stakes, high-profile suits over the last few decades. Defying easy categorizations, though, associates at this firm also praise its commitment to work-life balance and the respectful mentorship delivered from senior partners. Additionally, this firm makes a strong showing in the of-the-moment privacy and data security arena, making it an excellent destination for those interested in this in-demand field.