Associate - Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search's Seattle-based client seeks an associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Team in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will advise clients on cybersecurity incidents, regulatory investigations, and provide advisory services such as incident response and risk assessments.

The role offers exposure to privacy and cybersecurity law, regulatory inquiries, and meaningful client interaction in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

Project management

Communication skills

Technology interest

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Team in Seattle, WA. 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.
• Am Law 100 experience preferred.
• Three or more years of commercial litigation experience with an interest in cybersecurity considered.
• 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 and industry-standard frameworks.
• Exceptional project-management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in technology, cybersecurity, and forensic investigations.
• Professionalism and resilience in a collaborative environment.

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.