Associate - Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) plan and parental leave

Family care and wellness programs

Life and accident insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Team in Chicago, IL. The attorney will advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, regulatory investigations, and related advisory services such as incident response and risk assessments.

The role emphasizes client interaction, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and handling substantial responsibility across privacy, security governance, and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Experience with cybersecurity incident response and regulatory developments.
• Familiarity with privacy and cybersecurity laws (CCPA, GDPR a plus).
• Three or more years of commercial litigation with interest in cybersecurity.
• Admission or eligibility for admission to the state bar.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through cybersecurity incident responses and regulatory inquiries.
• Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Engage in meaningful client interaction and assume substantial responsibility.

Skills

Data privacy

Security laws

Project management

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 3‑6 years of experience to join its Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Team in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, regulatory investigations, and provide advisory services such as incident response and risk assessments.

Duties

• Guide clients through cybersecurity incident responses and subsequent regulatory inquiries.
• Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management issues.
• Engage in meaningful client interaction and assume substantial responsibility.

Requirements

• Experience with cybersecurity incident response and regulatory developments.
• Familiarity with privacy and cybersecurity laws, such as CCPA and GDPR, is a plus.
• Am Law 100 experience preferred.
• Three or more years of commercial litigation experience with an interest in cybersecurity.
• Admission, or eligibility for admission, in the state of practice.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the state bar where the candidate will practice.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of data privacy and security laws.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interest

Interest in technology, cybersecurity, and forensic investigations.

Professionalism

Professionalism and resilience in a team environment.

Benefits

• Group health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• 401(k) plan and parental leave.
• Family care and wellness programs.
• Life and accident insurance, short and long‑term disability.