Cybersecurity Incident Response Counsel (Remote-Friendly)

BCG Attorney Search; Santa Monica (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Cybersecurity Project Attorney in Santa Monica, CA, with remote options nationwide. The role supports a Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice, enabling growth in a fast-paced legal environment.

You will coordinate with legal, technical, and business stakeholders, analyze breach laws, and advise on security aspects of transactions while guiding investigations and regulatory reporting. Requires JD and 1–3 years in the field.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited institution and US admission to practice.
• 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity incident response or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with breach notification laws and incident response processes.
• Interest in legal technology and AI applications.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate under pressure.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to security incidents with legal, technical, and business stakeholders.
• Analyze breach notification laws and advise on obligations and timelines.
• Advise on security aspects of corporate transactions.
• Direct forensic investigations and liaise with vendors.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations and litigation holds.
• Draft and review incident-related communications.
• Conduct data impact assessments and support post-incident remediation.
• Develop and refine incident response workflows and procedures.
• Integrate technology, including AI, into legal practice.
• Educate legal professionals on incident response tools and resources.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Admission to US practice

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Cybersecurity Project Attorney in Santa Monica, CA, with remote options nationwide. The role supports a Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice, enabling growth in a fast-paced legal environment.

You will coordinate with legal, technical, and business stakeholders, analyze breach laws, and advise on security aspects of transactions while guiding investigations and regulatory reporting. Requires JD and 1–3 years in the field.