Cybersecurity Project Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Disability & parental leave

HSA/FSA contributions

401K

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Attorney for a law firm role based in Austin, TX, or fully remote within the United States, to support a dynamic Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice.

The position emphasizes incident response coordination, regulatory analysis, and project management, with opportunities to work across legal and technical teams and to advise on breach notification timelines and evolving AI security considerations.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to practice in a US jurisdiction.
• 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity incident response or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Improve client-facing solutions and share regulatory insights.

Skills

Incident response coordination

Regulatory analysis

Project management

Legal tech integration

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Cybersecurity Project Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join their team in Austin, TX, or remotely within the US. This role involves supporting a dynamic Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice, offering the chance to develop expertise in a fast-paced legal area.

Duties

• 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.
• Improve client-facing solutions and share regulatory insights.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and admission to practice in a US jurisdiction.
• 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity incident response or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to handle various situations.
• 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 effective communication under pressure.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in a US jurisdiction.

Skills

• Incident response and forensic investigation coordination.
• Regulatory analysis and breach notification expertise.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Legal technology and AI integration.
• Client communication and relationship management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program