Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity (Remote)

Lensa; Florham Park (NJ); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel in Cybersecurity to lead legal support for incidents and compliance. This remote position requires a Juris Doctorate and at least seven years of experience in cybersecurity law. The role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, fostering personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits from day one

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts on various products and services

Opportunities for career growth within a global company

Paid training and access to learning platforms

Paid time off and holidays

Inclusive, award-winning work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity law.
• Active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience with investigations and working with agencies like the DOJ.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support related to cybersecurity incidents and compliance.
• Collaborating with IT, risk, and privacy teams to enhance cybersecurity policies.
• Managing outside counsel and vendors involved in cybersecurity legal issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Cybersecurity best practices

Education

Juris Doctorate from a top-tier law school

Job description

Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity (Remote)

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Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments, creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who rely on them. You have an opportunity to thrive, make a difference, and be part of a culture that values individuality every day.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity, to lead legal support for cybersecurity incidents, compliance, and regulatory matters. This role involves collaborating with internal teams—including IT, risk, and privacy—to develop and maintain robust cybersecurity policies. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in cybersecurity law, with additional expertise in privacy and litigation being a strong plus. Candidates with slightly less experience may be considered for a Senior Counsel position.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal support related to cybersecurity incidents, compliance, and contract negotiations.
• Staying updated on laws and regulations in cybersecurity, privacy, AI, and data governance.
• Collaborating with IT, risk, and privacy teams to enhance cybersecurity policies and practices.
• Supporting incident response, vendor contracts, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Liaising with the Data Privacy team on cyber-related legal issues.
• Engaging with clients, regulators, vendors, and internal teams on cybersecurity and privacy matters.
• Managing outside counsel and vendors involved in cybersecurity legal issues.
• Educating the legal department on emerging cybersecurity laws and risks.
• Handling litigation, compliance, and contract-related legal matters as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from a top-tier law school.
• Active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in cybersecurity law; senior-level candidates are also considered.
• Expertise in cybersecurity best practices and incident response.
• Experience with investigations and working with agencies like the DOJ or state Attorneys General.
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• High sense of urgency with attention to detail.

Flexible Working

We value individuality and flexibility. This role offers:

• Remote work, allowing you to work from home to optimize work-life balance.

Perks and Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits from day one.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for career growth within a global company.
• Paid training and access to learning platforms.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Inclusive, award-winning work culture.

Join Us

At Conduent, our success depends on our associates. We foster an environment where you can:

• Bring your authentic self to work.
• Grow personally and professionally.
• Make a meaningful impact on clients and communities.

With over 50,000 employees across 24 countries, you'll find ample opportunities to develop and succeed.

Pay Transparency

Compensation varies by location, experience, and performance, with an estimated salary range of $150,000 to $175,000. Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and PTO.

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations by submitting the form linked here.

We value health and safety; vaccination status may be required where legally permissible.