Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Generous PTO

Access to corporate discount programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney to manage cybersecurity incidents and advise clients on data privacy laws. The role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The ideal candidate has a JD, bar admission, 3+ years in data privacy and security, and strong research and writing skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, client‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• 3+ years of legal experience.
• 3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, focusing on data breach and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (State Laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.).
• IT or technical background is a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.
• Analyze state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws.
• Draft legal notices of data breaches to individuals and regulators.
• Respond to regulatory investigations arising from data breaches.
• Oversee forensic investigations and third‑party vendors for e‑Discovery.
• Advise clients on legal notification obligations under State/Federal laws.
• Draft breach notification letters to individuals and regulators.
• Prepare crisis communications for clients.
• Respond to inquiries and investigations by regulators.
• Interface with clients, including senior management and IT staff.
• Draft reports to insurance carriers and clients.
• Prepare legal budgets.

Skills

Data privacy knowledge

Legal writing

Research skills

Communication

Team player

Education

JD degree

Tools

IT background

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney in Washington, DC. This role involves managing cybersecurity incidents and advising clients on data privacy laws. The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Duties

• Manage incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents.
• Analyze state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws.
• Draft legal notices of data breaches to individuals and regulators.
• Respond to regulatory investigations arising from data breaches.
• Oversee forensic investigations and third‑party vendors for e‑Discovery.
• Advise clients on legal notification obligations under State/Federal laws.
• Draft breach notification letters to individuals and regulators.
• Prepare crisis communications for clients.
• Respond to inquiries and investigations by regulators.
• Interface with clients, including senior management and IT staff.
• Draft reports to insurance carriers and clients.
• Prepare legal budgets.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of legal experience.
• 3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, focusing on data breach and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (State Laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.).
• IT or technical background is a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Access to corporate discount programs.