Cybersecurity and Incident Response Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Cybersecurity and Incident Response Associate to join their team in San Francisco, California. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in cybersecurity law while working on high-profile matters. The successful candidate will collaborate with clients across various sectors, providing strategic legal counsel in response to cybersecurity incidents.

Duties

• Help clients prepare for and mitigate security incident risks.
• Advise on cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Provide counsel on security aspects of corporate transactions.
• Guide security teams on offensive security and intelligence gathering.
• Direct forensic investigations.
• Manage regulatory and litigation risks.
• Develop communication strategies to mitigate legal risks.
• Support clients with cybersecurity readiness and governance.

Requirements

• Two to four years of cybersecurity/privacy experience in a technology-focused practice.
• 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.
• Team-first mindset and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Membership in the State Bar of California or ability to become admitted promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Proactive and collaborative team member.
• Curious and eager to learn in cybersecurity and incident response.

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 preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. 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 $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.