Cybersecurity & Incident-Response Counsel

Citizens Financial; Johnston (RI); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Citizens Financial seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Attorney to join the Legal Cyber and Privacy team. You will serve as a key advisor on cybersecurity, data security, incident response, technology risk, and related regulatory matters.

You will partner with colleagues across Cyber Defense, Technology, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Privacy, Communications, and the business to provide practical legal advice, identify regulatory risk, and support Citizens' cybersecurity and operational

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least six years of relevant legal experience in cybersecurity, data security, privacy, or technology law.
• Experience advising on cyber incident response, regulatory materiality assessments, notification and disclosure obligations, regulatory engagement, and supervisory expectations.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and data-protection frameworks.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills for senior leadership.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic legal counsel on cybersecurity, data security, incident response, technology risk, and related regulatory matters.
• Serve as a primary legal advisor during cyber and data-security incidents, partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Advise on incident escalation, regulatory notifications, disclosure obligations, and regulatory engagement.
• Monitor evolving cybersecurity laws and regulations and advise stakeholders on impact to operations and risk management.
• Support enterprise crisis-management activities, including governance and communications during significant events.
• Draft, review, and maintain cybersecurity and incident-response policies, standards, and playbooks.
• Provide legal guidance for cyber tabletop exercises and readiness assessments.
• Advise on cybersecurity and data-security requirements for third-party providers and open-source software governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate technology, cybersecurity, data-security, cloud, and related commercial agreements.
• Partner with business and control functions to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions.

Connaissances

Legal experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Formation

JD degree

Description du poste

Citizens Financial seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Attorney to join the Legal Cyber and Privacy team. You will serve as a key advisor on cybersecurity, data security, incident response, technology risk, and related regulatory matters.

You will partner with colleagues across Cyber Defense, Technology, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Privacy, Communications, and the business to provide practical legal advice, identify regulatory risk, and support Citizens' cybersecurity and operational