Senior-Level Digital Risk Advisory And Cybersecurity Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Senior-Level Digital Risk Advisory And Cybersecurity Associate Attorney for its Columbus, OH, office. The ideal candidate will be crucial in addressing proactive and reactive privacy and data protection compliance matters, advising on data security incidents, and handling related regulatory investigations. The role involves ensuring compliance with contractual and legal obligations related to security.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Provide expert advice 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.
• Address matters related to complying with contractual and legal obligations related to security.
• Demonstrate exceptional project management skills in handling complex and fast-paced workloads.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience advising on privacy and security obligations, state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations, and defending regulatory investigations in these areas.
• Background in law firm or in-house privacy and cybersecurity breach response, or litigation with a demonstrated interest in privacy and cybersecurity breach response work.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Certifications in cybersecurity, data privacy, or related fields are a plus.

Skills:

• Awareness of data privacy and security laws.
• Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, complex workload while maintaining priorities.
• Motivation to learn and understand technology and forensic investigations.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to succeed in a collaborative team environment.

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.