DSSP Incident Response Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a DSSP Incident Response Associate Attorney for their Chicago, IL, location.

Job Overview:

The DSSP Incident Response Associate Attorney will primarily focus on proactive and reactive data protection matters, advising clients on compliance with cybersecurity laws, defending regulatory security investigations, and drafting data and technology contracts. The ideal candidate will possess 2-4 years of legal experience in cybersecurity counseling and incident response.

Duties:

• Advise clients on compliance with cybersecurity laws
• Defend regulatory investigations related to security
• Prepare public-facing consumer disclosures and internal company policies and procedures
• Draft, revise, and negotiate data and technology contracts with service providers and commercial customers
• Advise M&A deal teams and other firm colleagues on cybersecurity matters
• Assist the team with privacy issues as needed

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of legal experience
• Foundational knowledge of federal, state, and foreign cybersecurity laws
• Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations
• Experience liaising with claims counsel, outside forensic experts, and other vendors
• Attention to detail and strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to continue developing proficiency in cybersecurity and data privacy laws

Education & Certifications:

• Admission to the IL Bar

Skills:

• Legal expertise in cybersecurity counseling and incident response
• Understanding of state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations
• Ability to draft materials in business-friendly language

Prestige, opportunity, diversity, and tremendous culture draw associates to this global conglomerate firm. With 200 practice areas, this firm is highly regarded and goes above and beyond with its efforts both within the firm and outside the firm. Current associates boast a wonderful work/life balance, as well as the ability to work with dedicated and leaders and just overall ?great people.? Associates welcome being part of a firm known to be a leader in inclusion. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.