Mid-Level Digital Risk Advisory And Cyber-Security Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Digital Risk Advisory and Cyber-Security Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience. This role focuses on proactive and reactive privacy and data protection compliance matters. The Associate Attorney will advise on data security incidents, regulatory investigations, and compliance with contractual and legal security obligations.

Duties:

• Advise clients on privacy and data protection compliance, including proactive and reactive measures.
• Guide data security incidents and manage related regulatory investigations.
• Assist clients in understanding and complying with state, federal, and international data security notification obligations.
• Defend clients in regulatory investigations related to privacy and security matters.
• Manage and oversee privacy and cybersecurity breach response efforts.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand and address complex security issues.
• Draft and review privacy and security-related documents and reports.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with evolving privacy and security regulations.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients in a clear, concise manner.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in privacy and cybersecurity law, ideally with a law firm or in-house experience.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in privacy and cybersecurity breach response.
• Experience advising on privacy and security obligations, including incident response and regulatory investigations.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle a fast-paced, complex workload.
• Proficiency in data privacy and security laws.
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence.
• Ability to interact with technically skilled individuals and distill complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional commitment and strong interpersonal skills for success in a collaborative team environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admittance to the New York State Bar.
• Relevant certifications in privacy and cybersecurity (e.g., CIPP/US, CISM, CISSP) are preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Expertise in privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate issues and manage priorities effectively.
• Motivated to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations.
• Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Location: New York City, NY

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