Associate - Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity

BCG Attorney Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Family care and wellness programs

Life and accident insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Columbus, OH seeks an associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Team. You will advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, regulatory investigations, and provide advisory services such as incident response and risk assessments.

This role emphasizes direct client interaction, independent handling of complex matters, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to address evolving privacy and security laws.

Qualifications

• Experience with cybersecurity incident response and regulatory developments.
• Familiarity with privacy and cybersecurity laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, GLBA) is a plus.
• Am Law 100 experience preferred.
• Admission, or eligibility for admission, in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data privacy knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Translating technical concepts

Interest in cybersecurity/forensics

Education

J.D. from ABA-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 Columbus, OH. 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 (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, GLBA) is a plus.
• Am Law 100 experience preferred.
• 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 and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical business advice.
• Interest in technology, cybersecurity, and forensic investigations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 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.