Associate - Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an associate to join its Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Team in San Francisco, CA. The role focuses on advising clients on cybersecurity incidents, regulatory investigations, privacy compliance, and risk assessments.

The candidate should have 3–6 years of experience, JD from an accredited law school, and be admitted or eligible for admission in the practice state. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 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.

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

Privacy laws

Project management

Written & oral comm

Education

J.D. degree

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 San Francisco, CA. The successful candidate will advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, regulatory investigations, and provide advisory services such as incident response and risk assessments.

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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• None specified for certifications.
• 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.

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.