Cybersecurity Associate – Flexible Location

Clark Hill Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Clark Hill Law is seeking a cybersecurity associate with 3–5 years of experience to work from any of their office locations across the United States. The role requires expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, internet, and computer law. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, crisis situations, and responding to data security incidents.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and a current legal license in their jurisdiction. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, internet, and computer law.
• Technical background or understanding of technology and electronic systems.
• Current license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, internet, and computer law.
• Handle data security incident notification and breach response.
• Manage client relationships and crisis situations.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Cybersecurity knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Position Overview

Clark Hill is seeking a cybersecurity associate with 3‑5 years of experience to sit in any of our office locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, internet, and computer law.
• Apply technical or general understanding of technology and electronic systems.
• Handle data security incident notification and breach response.
• Respond to urgent matters quickly with strong organizational skills.
• Manage client relationships and crisis situations.
• Maintain current legal license in relevant jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, internet, and computer law.
• Technical background or general understanding of technology and electronic systems.
• Experience with data security incident notification and breach response.
• Detail‑oriented and organized with solid work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, client management, and crisis management skills.
• Current license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $175,000 – $185,000 annually.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short‑term and long‑term disability, dental, vision, life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance program.