Cyber, Privacy And Data Associate Attorney

Job Title: Cyber, Privacy, and Data Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm seeks a Cyber, Privacy, and Data Associate Attorney to play a pivotal role in advising and representing clients on all cybersecurity and incident response matters. The ideal candidate will help clients navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats and data protection regulations. This position requires 3-5 years of experience and a highly motivated, dynamic, and creative individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. Membership in the DC State Bar is mandatory.

Job Details:

• Advise and represent clients on cybersecurity and incident response matters.
• Help clients navigate complex data protection regulations.
• Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents related to cybersecurity and privacy issues.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop effective strategies for managing cyber threats.
• Assist in the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and industry best practices.
• Guide data breach response and mitigation strategies.
• Participate in client meetings and negotiations related to cybersecurity issues.
• Work closely with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and arguments.
• Attend relevant industry conferences and seminars to stay informed about the latest developments in cybersecurity law.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity and incident response.
• Membership to the DC State Bar.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Superb oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Highly motivated and dynamic individual.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership to the DC State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

Job Location: Washington, DC

Benefits Offered:
The firm offers various elective health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, robust mental well-being benefits child, family, elder, and pet care benefits are provided. Short- and long-term disability benefits, a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program are available. Employees will receive compensated time off through the Flexible Time Off program, generous parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.