Cybersecurity & Incident Response Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Cybersecurity & Incident Response Associate in Wheeling, WV. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in cybersecurity law, working on high-profile matters with seasoned practitioners. The successful candidate will support clients across various sectors, including technology, finance, life sciences, and energy.

Duties

• Help clients prepare for and mitigate security incidents.
• Advise on cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Support strategic corporate transactions.
• Guide security teams on offensive security and intelligence gathering.
• Direct forensic investigations.
• Manage regulatory and litigation risk.
• Develop communication strategies to mitigate risks.
• Support cybersecurity readiness and governance.

Requirements

• Two to four years of cybersecurity/privacy experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• Team-first mindset and collaborative skills.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership.

Skills

• Proactive and curious approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This global law firm has 25 offices that focus on the technology, financial and energy sectors, but also practice in corporate and litigation. This is their Wheeling, West Virginia office.