Cybersecurity and Incident Response Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Cybersecurity and Incident Response Associate in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in cybersecurity law, working on high-profile matters with a diverse client base across various industries. The successful candidate will engage in strategic legal counsel and incident response, collaborating with seasoned practitioners.

Duties

• Prepare and mitigate risk of security incidents for clients.
• Advise on cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Support security aspects of corporate transactions.
• Guide forensic investigations and manage regulatory risk.
• Develop communication strategies to mitigate legal risks.
• Assist with cybersecurity readiness and governance.

Requirements

• Two to four years of cybersecurity/privacy experience, preferably with incident response.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail under time pressure.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location or ability to become admitted promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership.

Skills

• Proactive and collaborative team player.
• Ability to work across disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

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 and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program 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.