Cybersecurity Project Attorney

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

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Cybersecurity Project Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join their team in Santa Monica, CA, with consideration for remote locations across the US. This role involves supporting a dynamic Cybersecurity & Incident Response practice, offering the opportunity to develop expertise in a fast-paced legal environment.

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.
• Educate legal professionals on incident response tools and resources.

Requirements

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

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

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.