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

Job Overview

A law firm based in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Mid-Level Digital Risk Advisory and Cyber-Security Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience. This role will focus on proactive and reactive privacy and data protection compliance matters, including advising on data security incidents and related regulatory investigations and ensuring compliance with contractual and legal security obligations. The ideal candidate will have experience in privacy and cybersecurity breach response or litigation, exceptional project management skills, and a strong interest in technology and forensic investigations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy and security obligations, including state, federal, and international data security incident notification requirements.
• Manage and respond to data security incidents, including advising on breach response strategies and regulatory investigations.
• Defend clients in regulatory investigations related to privacy and security breaches.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and legal data security and privacy obligations.
• Conduct thorough analyses of privacy and data protection issues and develop strategic recommendations.
• Draft and review privacy policies, data protection agreements, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with clients to implement best practices for data protection and cybersecurity.
• Stay current with evolving data privacy and security laws and regulations to provide informed advice.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in privacy and data protection law, cybersecurity, or related litigation.
• Demonstrated experience in privacy and cybersecurity breach response, including managing data security incidents and regulatory investigations.
• Experience with state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations.
• Proven ability to handle a fast-paced, complex workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues.

Education

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

Skills

• Exceptional project management skills.
• Strong awareness of data privacy and security laws.
• Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations.
• Ability to interact with technically skilled individuals and translate technical issues for non-technical business team members.
• Professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary for success in a collaborative team environment.