Counsel - Cybersecurity

Dell; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Counsel - Cybersecurity to join the Security & Resiliency Legal Team. The role involves providing legal counsel on cybersecurity issues, managing legal risks, and advising on compliance frameworks. Applicants should have a JD, relevant experience, and strong communication skills, with a salary offered between $170,850 and $221,100 annually.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant legal experience focusing on cybersecurity and compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects.
• Experience with cybersecurity laws and frameworks (e.g., GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to CISO and cybersecurity teams on incidents.
• Advise on the development of cybersecurity-related policies and practices.
• Conduct legal research on emerging cybersecurity laws.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Counsel - Cybersecurity

From commercial contracts to cyber security, IP to ethical practices – Legal teams at Dell Technologies always have new, interesting and complex challenges to tackle. Whether focused locally, regionally or globally, Legal Operations professionals develop plans, oversee programs and processes and maintain records. They review legal data, provide policy information and legal advice across the organization and manage a wide range of legal business matters.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Counsel- Cybersecurity on our Security & Resiliency Legal Team in Round Rock, Texas

What you’ll achieve
As Global Cybersecurity Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for advising and providing legal support toDell’s Chief Information Security Officer and global cybersecurity organization and the Fraud Investigations team under the VP - Global Security Operations, within the Security and Resiliency Organization (SRO).As part of your role, you will work on some of the most cutting-edge legal issues in partnership with cross-functional business functions including: IT, Privacy, Supply Chain Security, Governance Risk & Compliance and Global Audit.

You will:

• Provide primary legal counsel to Dell’s CISO and broader cybersecurity organization, including the cybersecurity incident response team (CSIRT), and the VP – Global Security Operations and Fraud Investigations team, on security incidents/data breach and fraud investigations and advise on response and remediation activities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to SRO and the global Dell business on the development of cybersecurity-related policies, procedures, protocols, assessments, and reporting requirements. Review and provide guidance on Dell’s cybersecurity practices, including adoption of applicable controls and industry certifications

• Contribute to the ongoing creation and update of cyber-security related legal templates & playbooks and incident response runbooks; assist with Incident Response tabletop exercises

• Provide legal awareness and compliance training to legal colleagues and business clients on cybersecurity matters, including incident response

• Perform legal research on emerging cybersecurity laws and regulations impacting Dell and collaborate with global stakeholders on and compliance efforts to ensure effective compliance programs

Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• JD and admission to practice law in the United States with a minimum of 5-7 years relevant law firm, in-house or government experience with a focus on cybersecurity, incident response and compliance

• Experience with counseling clients on cybersecurity and IT compliance matters, insider threat, risk management and audits

• Hands-on experience counseling on global cybersecurity and data protection laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIS2, DORA, NYDFS, PCI-DSS, GDPR, CMMC, NIST- CSF, NIST 800-171)

• Strong investigative, analytical, written and oral communication skills; strong sense of ownership and accountability and ability to make decisions efficiently and quickly

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while organizing and managing multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadlines

Desirable Requirements

• Understanding of IT and cybersecurity technical concepts and methodologies and ability to communicate and discuss technical concepts

• Experience in legal project management, legal risk management, technology contract negotiations

Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $170,850. - $221,100.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies
Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

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