Associate - Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Wellness programs

Family care

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a lawyers with 3-6 years of experience to join a Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Team in Houston, TX. The role involves advising national and multinational clients on cybersecurity incidents, post-incident investigations, and advisory work including incident response tabletop exercises and risk assessments.

The candidate should have JD from an accredited law school and familiarity with privacy laws (CCPA, GDPR, GLBA).

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in digital risk advisory or cybersecurity.
• Experience with cybersecurity incident response and regulatory inquiries.
• Familiarity with privacy and cybersecurity laws (CCPA, GDPR, GLBA).
• Am Law 100 experience preferred.
• Admission or eligibility for admission in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data privacy laws

Project management

Communication skills

Tech & cybersecurity interest

Team resilience

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 Houston, TX. The successful candidate will advise national and multinational clients on cybersecurity incidents, post-incident regulatory investigations, and advisory work, including incident response tabletops, cybersecurity program building, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through cybersecurity incident responses and subsequent developments.
• Advise clients 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 inquiries.
• Familiarity with privacy and cybersecurity laws such as CCPA, GDPR, and GLBA.
• Am Law 100 experience preferred.
• Admission, or eligibility for admission, in the state of practice.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of data privacy and security laws.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in technology, cybersecurity, and forensic investigations.
• 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.