Cybersecurity Associate: Gov't Contracts & Compliance

Direct Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks a Cybersecurity Associate with 3–5 years of government contracts experience in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising contractors on cybersecurity compliance across the contracting lifecycle and on regulatory obligations.

Ideal candidates bring a DC Bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to solve sophisticated regulatory challenges.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while working collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise government contractors on cybersecurity compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Counsel clients on government cybersecurity obligations throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Assist clients with cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, audits and assessments, and compliance program development.
• Analyze federal cybersecurity regulations and emerging government requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

J.D.

Job description

Direct Counsel seeks a Cybersecurity Associate with 3–5 years of government contracts experience in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising contractors on cybersecurity compliance across the contracting lifecycle and on regulatory obligations.

Ideal candidates bring a DC Bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to solve sophisticated regulatory challenges.