Mid-Level Digital Risk Advisory And Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Digital Risk Advisory And Cybersecurity Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The candidate will focus on proactive and reactive privacy and data protection compliance matters, providing counsel on data security incidents, regulatory investigations, and contractual/legal obligations related to security.

Duties:

• Advise on privacy and security obligations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations.
• Defend regulatory investigations related to privacy and security matters.
• Handle matters related to complying with contractual and legal obligations related to security.
• Conduct legal research on data privacy and security laws.
• Effectively interact with technically skilled individuals and distill key issues and findings for non-technical business team members.
• Collaborate with a legal team on privacy and cybersecurity breach response work.
• Demonstrate exceptional project management skills in handling a fast-paced, complex workload.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience advising on privacy and security obligations, data security incident notification obligations, and defending regulatory investigations.
• Law firm or in-house privacy and cybersecurity breach response experience is preferred.
• Litigation experience with a demonstrated interest in privacy and cybersecurity breach response work is a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications in privacy and cybersecurity (preferred).

Skills:

• Exceptional project management skills.
• Awareness of data privacy and security laws.
• Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills.
• Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations.
• Professional commitment and interpersonal skills are necessary for success in a collaborative team environment.

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

A preeminent firm with excellent name recognition and clout, this firm has been involved in many high-stakes, high-profile suits over the last few decades. Defying easy categorizations, though, associates at this firm also praise its commitment to work-life balance and the respectful mentorship delivered from senior partners. Additionally, this firm makes a strong showing in the of-the-moment privacy and data security arena, making it an excellent destination for those interested in this in-demand field.